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Construction Workers Arrested for HK$90,000 Gold Theft Post-Fire

3/9/2026

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Three construction workers were arrested for allegedly stealing HK$90,000 (US$11,510) in gold jewellery from a flat at Wang Fuk Court during reinforcement after a fire.
Police will enforce strict site security, including a HK$500 cash limit and body searches.
The fire killed 168 people and raised safety concerns about construction practices.
Ho Wai-ho’s family will receive HK$6.15 million in government support.
Public hearings on the investigation are set for March 19.

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Three construction workers were arrested for allegedly stealing HK$90,000 (US$11,510) in gold jewellery from a flat at Wang Fuk Court during reinforcement after a fire.
Police will enforce strict site security, including a HK$500 cash limit and body searches.
The fire killed 168 people and raised safety concerns about construction practices.
Ho Wai-ho’s family will receive HK$6.15 million in government support.
Public hearings on the investigation are set for March 19.