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Hong Kong Police Nab Beautician Syndicate in Credit Card Theft

4/16/2026

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The Hong Kong Police arrested a syndicate led by a beautician for stealing credit cards from Mong Kok salon patrons, with losses over HK$410,000.
Over two days, authorities detained four men and two women aged 39 to 52.
Between December and April, 19 residents reported thefts linked to the same salon.
Superintendent Li Muk-yik of the Hong Kong Police said customers left belongings unattended during treatments, enabling theft.

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The Hong Kong Police arrested a syndicate led by a beautician for stealing credit cards from Mong Kok salon patrons, with losses over HK$410,000.
Over two days, authorities detained four men and two women aged 39 to 52.
Between December and April, 19 residents reported thefts linked to the same salon.
Superintendent Li Muk-yik of the Hong Kong Police said customers left belongings unattended during treatments, enabling theft.