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Seven Arrested in Hong Kong Credit Card Theft Ring

12/14/2025

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  • Seven men linked to a crime syndicate were arrested by Hong Kong police for stealing credit cards from locations including sports grounds and cafes.
  • From September to December, the operation yielded HK$4 million (US$513,800) in fraudulent purchases.
  • Senior Inspector Tsui Wai-ying said thieves took credit cards from wallets and returned belongings, delaying detection.
  • Police traced the cards via CCTV to high-value luxury purchases, leading to arrests on Friday and Saturday.