Tag: Crime
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PJ alerts the public on increasing fraud scams
Over the past three days, authorities have reported a rise in fraudulent activities, with 25 incidents exhibiting similar criminal behaviours. The Judiciary Police (PJ) are urging ... -
Man arrested for alleged sexual assault of young girl on bus
On Friday, Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a 51-year-old man for the alleged sexual assault of a girl under 12 years old on a public bus on ... -
A 10-year-old Japanese boy stabbed near his school in Shenzhen has died
A 10-year-old Japanese student who was stabbed near his school in southern China has died, officials in Tokyo said yesterday, asking Beijing to provide details of ... -
Duo arrested for fraud involving multiple municipal street signs
Police apprehended a 47-year-old local man and a 39-year-old man from the mainland, both of whom were project managers for engineering firms on Sept. 16. The ... -
Authorities urge vigilance as online scams surge 72%
The Office of the Secretary for Security (GSS) yesterday called for increased vigilance as reported fraud cases surged dramatically in 2024. The warning noted three prevalent ... -
Two arrested in Macau residential break-in case
Police have arrested a man and woman from mainland China in connection with a break-in at a second-floor residential unit in Macau. According to the police ... -
Man surrenders after robbing money changer with threats
A 52-year-old mainland man was arrested in the central district after robbing a female money changer in a hotel room Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1. The suspect ... -
Elderly victims defrauded of MOP186,000 in phone scam
Two elderly residents in Macau have become victims of a phone scam known as “Guess Who I Am,” resulting in a combined loss of MOP186,000. The ... -
Gongbei port seizes GBP10,000 in wheelchair smuggling bust
A mainland man was caught attempting to smuggle GBP10,000 of cash into Macau using an electric wheelchair, a scheme that was prevented by customs officers at ... -
Fraudulent BOC text scheme scams over MOP74,000
Six Macau residents lost over MOP74,000 to credit card theft stemming from fake “Bank of China” phishing websites between Jan. 24 to 27, Judiciary Police (PJ) ... -
PJ warns new scam related to Gala of China Olympic Athletes
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has issued a warning about a new online scam exploiting the upcoming gala event, “Our Pride! – Meeting with the National Olympic ... -
Hong Kong watchdog arrests seven in alleged HKD120m fraud
Hong Kong’s corruption watchdog has apprehended seven individuals suspected of engaging in fraudulent transactions and false accounting totaling HKD120 million. Included among those arrested were the ... -
Mainland man detained for bus theft
An unemployed man from mainland China has been detained by police in Macao for allegedly stealing passengers’ belongings from buses, resulting in losses exceeding MOP10,000 for ... -
Macau, mainland authorities disrupt RMB3 billion illicit forex trading
In a significant crackdown, China’s Ministry of Public Security announced that joint operations with Macau authorities have led to the detention of 252 suspects involved in ... -
Two arrested for burglary at Ocean Gardens
Two non-residents were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of burglary at Ocean Garden’s residential building. A security guard spotted one suspect climbing scaffolding on Saturday ... -
Student caught running parallel trading scheme
An 18-year-old secondary school student has been arrested for leading a cross-border parallel trading scheme involving registered pig offal valued at approximately MOP 70,000. The student ... -
Suspect arrested for multiple thefts on buses
After recent thefts reported on public transport, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) has arrested a 33-year-old unemployed man from mainland China for suspected involvement in ... -
Police seize HKD1.8 million in crackdown on money exchange gang
In a joint operation, the Judiciary Police (PJ) and China’s Ministry of Public Security have cracked down on money exchange gangs operating in Macau. Authorities seized ... -
Wheelchair ruse fails at Gongbei border crossing
A local man was intercepted last week while attempting to smuggle 97 mobile phones into mainland China using a modified electric wheelchair. The incident occurred at ... -
Local man arrested for illegal lottery ticket sales
Authorities have arrested a local man in his sixties last Thursday for suspected illegal lottery ticket sales, according to a press conference held by the Public ... -
Luxury store heist ends in tragedy as suspect’s body found near Macau tower
Police in Central District are investigating a theft involving HK$4.9 million from a luxury store’s safe as reported by the store owner on Saturday, August 10. ... -
Pair arrested in connection with gruesome hotel murder
Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a Hong Kong man at a Cotai hotel. The crime is believed to be linked ... -
Police recover MOP10 million in stolen goods
A Chinese man was arrested in Zhongshan after stealing approximately MOP10 million worth of property from a luxury residence. The 40-year-old suspect, who fled to the ... -
Elderly woman loses HKD1.42 million in fraud
An elderly woman is suspected of having fallen victim to a fraud scheme orchestrated by someone posing as a police officer. She lost contact with her ... -
Man threatens coffee shop owner with knife after dissatisfaction with service
A local man in his 30s has allegedly slapped a coffee shop owner and threatened him with a knife after expressing dissatisfaction with the shop’s service. ... -
Local man arrested for aiding prostitution ring
The Public Security Police (PSP) has arrested a local man in his 60s for allegedly providing prostitution venues and supplies to a woman, a police spokesman ... -
Pawnshop worker robbed at knifepoint in NAPE
A pawnshop worker was robbed at knifepoint early Sunday morning in Nape. The suspect, a 49-year-old mainland Chinese man, was apprehended just four hours later in ... -
Macau and Hong Kong police bust loan shark organization
In a joint operation, Macau and Hong Kong police authorities have cracked down on a criminal organization that has been operating between the two regions in ... -
Drug bust: Suspect arrested for trafficking cocaine
Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old Tanzanian man, identified as Biseko, for his alleged involvement in the trafficking of cocaine in Macau. According to Judiciary Police (PJ), ... -
Supermarket thief arrested
The Public Security Police (PSP) have arrested two men suspected of stealing approximately MOP2,600 worth of goods from a supermarket. According to a report filed with ... -
Elderly woman defrauded of MOP130,000 in ‘miracle doctor’ scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) recently announced the arrest of five suspects involved in a fraud scheme that targeted an elderly resident of Macau. The victim, an ... -
Alleged casino investment fraud leads to arrest in Cotai
In a case of alleged fraud, a 35-year-old mainland resident has been detained by authorities in the Cotai district. The victim, a middle-aged man, claims to ... -
A PhD student at a top Chinese university publicly accuses her supervisor of sexual harassment
A female PhD student at one of China’s top universities took social media by storm after accusing her academic supervisor of sexual harassment and said he ... -
Persistent car thief detained for stealing and defrauding
Police have detained a 28-year-old unemployed Macau resident male in connection with the theft and fraud of goods worth HKD320,000. On July 15, the Judiciary Police ... -
‘Guaranteed wins’ gambling scheme defrauds victim MOP180,000
A 33-year-old mainland resident has been detained by Macau authorities for his alleged involvement in a large-scale fraud case wherein he is accused of duping ...
