Tag: security
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Macau cyber forum targets AI, data and supply-chain risks
Macau will tighten cybersecurity rules for AI and data under its Third Five-Year Plan, officials said at a recent forum that emphasized joint prevention, talent development ... -
Two ex-Chinese military personnel arrested in South Korea for alleged espionage
Two former Chinese military service members were arrested in South Korea for alleged espionage, accused of acts including intercepting communications between fighter jets and ground control ... -
Police continue to enforce random street operations
The Public Security Police Force (PSP), together with other security forces, said it will continue to conduct random street operations to maintain public security. In one ... -
Rape cases rise almost 30%, but security chief says figure may be misleading
The number of rape cases in Macau increased by 29.4% year-on-year in the first half (1H) of this year, official statistics revealed yesterday. Despite the concerning ... -
PSP records over 5,000 ‘lost property not reported’ cases in three years
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) received 5,237 cases of “lost property not reported” from 2023 to 2025, including 315 involving suspects, official data showed. Macau ... -
Crime cases fall 5.9% in 2025
Macau recorded a decline in criminal investigations in 2025, with a total of 13,458 criminal cases opened over the year, down 5.9% from 2024, according to ... -
Police complaints rise to 1,143 cases in 2025
Complaints and reports involving the Public Security Police Force rose to 1,143 in 2025, continuing an upward trend over the past four years, according to the ... -
Police complaints jump 20% in 2025
A 20% rise in complaints against police in 2025 reflects the surge in visitor numbers, not a decline in service quality, city authorities said. The Security ... -
‘Winter Operation’ results in the detention of 13 fugitives
The joint annual “Winter Operation” of the security forces has found and detained 13 fugitives from justice, the Unitary Police Service (SPU) reported. In this year’s ... -
10 ‘Eyes in the Sky’ cameras in Zone A commence operation
According to the Official Gazette, 10 cameras of the “Eyes in the Sky” located in New Urban Zone A officially commenced operation yesterday. The newly added ... -
Gov’t aims to establish information-sharing platform between industries in anti-fraud efforts
Lawmakers raised concerns over rising fraud targeting residents’ finances, with Secretary for Security Chan Tsz King saying authorities plan to set up a joint information-sharing platform ... -
Territorial crimes surge 23%; violent crimes up 6% in first nine months
Overall crime fell in the first three quarters of this year compared to the same period in 2024, despite significant increases in territorial crimes, which rose ... -
‘Eyes in the Sky’ surveillance system aids police in over 37,000 cases
The Macau Public Spaces Video Surveillance System, also known as “Eyes in the Sky,” has assisted police in investigating more than 37,000 cases to date, deputy ... -
Police attribute recent surge in juvenile delinquency to prolonged online exposure
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have noted a recent surge in juvenile delinquency, primarily characterized by assaults and thefts, alongside an increase in juvenile sexual offenses and ... -
Secretary Chan Tsz King details National Security Law enhancements for 2026
Assuming the role of Secretary for Security effective yesterday, Chan Tsz King described the position as both an honor and a responsibility, while announcing that his ... -
Gaming offenses soar nearly 67% in first half of 2025
The overall crime rate in the city decreased by 6.4% in the first half of 2025, while gaming-related crimes saw a sharp increase of 66.8%, according ... -
Customs reports decline in illegal cases
The Office of the Secretary for Security reported that ongoing enforcement efforts have contributed to a reduction in illegal activities across Macau. From January 2024 to ... -
Authorities prevent over 190 fraud cases worth MOP30 million in Q1
Between January and March 2025, authorities prevented 192 fraud cases involving nearly MOP30 million, according to a response by the Office of the Secretary for Security ... -
Macau sees drop in overall crime, spike in gambling-related offenses
Crime statistics for the first quarter of this year indicate a decrease in overall crimes in Macau, yet there has been a year-on-year increase in gambling-related ... -
Wong Sio Chak condemns support for criminal acts
Following an incident in which a driver allegedly assaulted a police officer while parking illegally, Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak warned the public yesterday ... -
Wong Sio Chak warns of growing national security threats from US
Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak has acknowledged escalating risks to the SAR’s national security and social stability, citing intensified strategic competition between China and the ... -
Facial recognition technology to be introduced at Hengqin in October
The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, has announced that the Hengqin border checkpoint will start using facial recognition technology, enabling document-free clearance, beginning in October ... -
EU signals a new drive to buy European weapons and break its security dependency on the US
The European Union yesterday announced a new drive to break its security dependency on the United States, with a focus on buying more defense equipment in ... -
Wong Sio Chak considers amending law after filming accident
The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, has admitted to considering amendments to the current law to grant the government more power to prosecute individuals and ... -
Crime rate rises by 6% in 2024, driven by illegal gaming and cybercrime
The crime rate in 2024 increased by 6%, according to a report released by the Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, in a press conference yesterday. ... -
Australian and New Zealand militaries monitoring three Chinese warships off Australia
The Australian and New Zealand militaries were monitoring three Chinese warships moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission, officials said yesterday. ... -
Vice minister Liu tours Thai-Myanmar border to highlight crackdown on scam centers
Efforts to shut down online scam centers in Myanmar appeared to gain momentum this week as a top Chinese security official visited both sides of the ... -
PSP inspected nearly 700 people, no suspicions of wrongdoing
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) reported conducting an extensive series of operations as part of its winter crime prevention plan. During the Lunar New Year ... -
Police vow to crack down on telecom fraud
Chinese police will maintain harsh response to telecommunications fraud, and keep up international law enforcement cooperation to dismantle fraud dens abroad and hunt down major fugitives, ... -
‘Eyes in the Sky’ aids in solving over 8,000 cases
The government’s “Eyes in the Sky” surveillance system has proven to be a significant asset for local law enforcement, aiding in the resolution of over 8,000 ... -
Rise in crime in first half of 2024 amid tourism rebound
Crime has increased 14.6% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, reaching a total of 7,160 cases, according to data ... -
DNA database is a very sensitive matter and needs legal guarantees, Security Chief says
The establishment of a DNA database in Macau involves basic rights such as personal freedom, physical and mental integrity and privacy, the Secretary for Security, Wong ... -
Violent crimes increase by 24.2% in Q1 y-o-y
The number of violent crimes in the first three months (Q1) of this year has continued to increase, according to a quarterly report from the Secretariat ... -
Wong Sio Chak pledges zero tolerance for police violations
Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak has said he will not tolerate any law or disciplinary violations committed by any police officers, on the sidelines of ... -
Crime grows in Q1, cybercrime, arson, and distribution of fake money top the list
The level of criminality in Macau during the first quarter of 2023 (Q1) has grown in general terms by some 17.2% when compared with the same ...
