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Armed Robbery at Hong Kong Currency Exchange: $6.4M Stolen

12/18/2025

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Four armed men robbed a currency exchange shop at 181 Queen’s Road Central in Sheung Wan at 9:06 AM, stealing 1 billion Japanese yen (US$6.4 million).
Hong Kong police arrested one suspect in connection with the robbery.
The robbers fled westward after the theft.
Police later found a vehicle linked to the case at 123 Jervois Street nearby.
The two staff members were unharmed.

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Story summary

Four armed men robbed a currency exchange shop at 181 Queen’s Road Central in Sheung Wan at 9:06 AM, stealing 1 billion Japanese yen (US$6.4 million).
Hong Kong police arrested one suspect in connection with the robbery.
The robbers fled westward after the theft.
Police later found a vehicle linked to the case at 123 Jervois Street nearby.
The two staff members were unharmed.