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Couple Arrested for HK$52.9M Water Contract Fraud

8/20/2025

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Hong Kong authorities arrested a couple for fraud involving a HK$52.9 million bottled water contract with Xin Ding Xin Trading Co.
The contract was suspended on August 16, 2025, due to legitimacy concerns.
Investigations showed the couple misled the government about sourcing water from Guangzhou, using a supplier in Dongguan instead.
The government is reviewing its procurement procedures in response to the incident.

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Hong Kong authorities arrested a couple for fraud involving a HK$52.9 million bottled water contract with Xin Ding Xin Trading Co.
The contract was suspended on August 16, 2025, due to legitimacy concerns.
Investigations showed the couple misled the government about sourcing water from Guangzhou, using a supplier in Dongguan instead.
The government is reviewing its procurement procedures in response to the incident.