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Fake Officer Arrested for Stealing from Vulnerable Seniors

1/5/2026

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A 50-year-old man surnamed Chan was arrested for allegedly posing as a government officer and stealing HK$20,000 from elderly residents.
The burglaries occurred between December 25 and 29 in Cheung Sha Wan, Sham Shui Po, and Tuen Mun.
Inspector Mak Pui-naam said Chan targeted elderly individuals living alone in older buildings without security measures.
He entered homes under the pretext of inspecting plumbing.
Police arrested him after reviewing CCTV footage related to the incidents.

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A 50-year-old man surnamed Chan was arrested for allegedly posing as a government officer and stealing HK$20,000 from elderly residents.
The burglaries occurred between December 25 and 29 in Cheung Sha Wan, Sham Shui Po, and Tuen Mun.
Inspector Mak Pui-naam said Chan targeted elderly individuals living alone in older buildings without security measures.
He entered homes under the pretext of inspecting plumbing.
Police arrested him after reviewing CCTV footage related to the incidents.