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Hong Kong Court Denies Bail in $51M Heist Case

2/3/2026

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Story summary
  • A Hong Kong court denied bail to four suspects, including three Japanese nationals, in the 51 million yen heist.
  • The suspects were remanded in custody.
  • They face conspiracy to rob a 51-year-old Japanese man of a backpack containing cash.
  • The January 30 robbery occurred in Sheung Wan.
  • Tokyo police are investigating links to earlier thefts involving the same victims transporting cash to exchange in Hong Kong.