Police display the faces of eight suspects wanted under the national security law. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong’s most wanted: a look at police bounties for notorious crimes

From the ‘king of thieves’ to a ‘devil cop’, high-profile cases in the city over the decades have sparked rewards of up to HK$2 million from the force for the arrest of suspects.

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Who are the 8 Hongkongers wanted over national security with HK$1 million bounties?

Nearly all have urged sanctions on city, while most linked to 2019 social unrest and online calls for activism before and after leaving, according to police.

Nearly all have urged sanctions on city, while most linked to 2019 social unrest and online calls for activism before and after leaving, according to police.

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Hong Kong national security law: police offer HK$1 million rewards for arrest of 8

Announcement marks first time bounties on offer since legislation took effect, banning acts of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces.

Announcement marks first time bounties on offer since legislation took effect, banning acts of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces.

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Motorist arrested in Hong Kong after woman, 79, hit while crossing road

The elderly woman was crossing Tong Mi Road at junction with Mong Kok Road when she hit by the vehicle on Monday morning.

The elderly woman was crossing Tong Mi Road at junction with Mong Kok Road when she hit by the vehicle on Monday morning.

3 Jul 2023 - 5:12PM

Hong Kong scams using AI? Fake clip of CEO, doctored sex video prompt police alert

Japanese man reports being tricked by video showing ‘Hong Kong bank CEO’ describing new product.

Japanese man reports being tricked by video showing ‘Hong Kong bank CEO’ describing new product.

3 Jul 2023 - 8:34AM

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Psychiatrist Dr Phyllis Chan explains the way people with varying degrees of autism respond to what happens around them is very different from the response of normal people. Photo: Sam Tsang

Are Hong Kong courts equipped to handle defendants with autism?

Courts should consider offenders’ special needs, but lawmaker says lawyers can cite cases from elsewhere.

2 Jul 2023 - 7:32PM

‘2 arrested’ after building canopy collapses, injuring Hong Kong driver

Resident reports incident upon discovering concrete canopy had dropped and hit truck parked on ground.

Resident reports incident upon discovering concrete canopy had dropped and hit truck parked on ground.

2 Jul 2023 - 9:51PM

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$16 million worth of ketamine hidden in driveshafts

Illegal narcotics found in air cargo consignment seized by customs at city’s airport.

Illegal narcotics found in air cargo consignment seized by customs at city’s airport.

1 Jul 2023 - 8:39PM

Hong Kong minibus driver arrested after vehicle fatally knocks down elderly woman

Incident happened on Friday at 11pm on Wai Yip Street towards Mong Kok.

Incident happened on Friday at 11pm on Wai Yip Street towards Mong Kok.

1 Jul 2023 - 3:17PM

Hong Kong police seize 7 imitation guns, other weapons and arrest suspect

Force has not ruled out possibility of case being related to 26th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule.

Force has not ruled out possibility of case being related to 26th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule.

30 Jun 2023 - 11:52PM

Hong Kong, mainland police arrest 17 in connection with 149 online fraud cases

Joint operation breaks up group believed to have carried out online scams, including so-called naked chat blackmail, cheating victims out of HK$68.2 million.

Joint operation breaks up group believed to have carried out online scams, including so-called naked chat blackmail, cheating victims out of HK$68.2 million.

30 Jun 2023 - 11:03PM

3 ex-flight staff at Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific found guilty of taking bribes

Court hears trio abused staff benefits between 2018 and 2019 by profiting from Cathay’s companion travel scheme.

Court hears trio abused staff benefits between 2018 and 2019 by profiting from Cathay’s companion travel scheme.

1 Jul 2023 - 3:43PM

Police ring of steel for July 1 Hong Kong handover commemorations

More than 6,000 officers to be out on the streets on Saturday in wake of spate of stabbings and to deter potential trouble at handover commemoration events

More than 6,000 officers to be out on the streets on Saturday in wake of spate of stabbings and to deter potential trouble at handover commemoration events

30 Jun 2023 - 10:29PM

Hong Kong businesses vow to combat scammers by not collecting client data by text

Credit-card issuing banks, businesses sign pledge with Hong Kong Monetary Authority that aims to curb using texts containing hyperlinks with personal information requests.

Credit-card issuing banks, businesses sign pledge with Hong Kong Monetary Authority that aims to curb using texts containing hyperlinks with personal information requests.

30 Jun 2023 - 9:18AM

Hong Kong police seize meth worth HK$123 million, in biggest such haul this year

Suspected crystal meth found disguised in sacks used for tea in Ngau Tau Kok flat and Kwun Tong commercial building.

Suspected crystal meth found disguised in sacks used for tea in Ngau Tau Kok flat and Kwun Tong commercial building.

29 Jun 2023 - 6:39PM

Hong Kong police arrest 3 after seizing bullets, replica guns left beside rubbish bin

Source says seized ammunition consisted of 22 calibre bullets, while imitation firearms included air rifles and model guns.

Source says seized ammunition consisted of 22 calibre bullets, while imitation firearms included air rifles and model guns.

29 Jun 2023 - 6:02PM

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis draws triad activity, 180 arrested in crackdown

Police say gangs extorted fees from vendors to sell lunchboxes to workers in the area, with a source revealing monthly profit could be up to HK$500,000.

Police say gangs extorted fees from vendors to sell lunchboxes to workers in the area, with a source revealing monthly profit could be up to HK$500,000.

29 Jun 2023 - 6:08PM

Explainer | What are the dangers of CBD sweets for Hong Kong children?

Two young girls sent to hospital this week after relative allegedly fed them sweets containing prohibited substance.

Two young girls sent to hospital this week after relative allegedly fed them sweets containing prohibited substance.

29 Jun 2023 - 12:58PM

Beijing official’s warning ‘not relevant in Hong Kong trial of ex-Stand News editors’

Prosecutors cite remarks by Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director Xia Baolong as part of case against former senior editors Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam.

Prosecutors cite remarks by Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director Xia Baolong as part of case against former senior editors Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam.

28 Jun 2023 - 11:18PM

Hong Kong police arrest 2 teen sisters from mainland in prostitution crackdown

Sisters, aged 15 and 16, among nine people arrested in operation targeting brothels in Yau Ma Tei.

Sisters, aged 15 and 16, among nine people arrested in operation targeting brothels in Yau Ma Tei.

28 Jun 2023 - 7:13PM