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Seven Arrested in Hong Kong Karaoke Raid, $63K Seized

4/17/2026

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Hong Kong Customs arrested seven individuals during operation Magpie targeting party rooms offering illegal karaoke sets.
From March 16 to April 17, the operation involved 100 officers raiding 14 party rooms, a bar, and two residences.
Authorities seized 28 karaoke sets and four gaming consoles valued at HK$500,000 (US$63,900).
Ng Ka-chun, a customs commander with Hong Kong Customs, said the operation disrupted a copyright-infringing syndicate and monitoring will be enhanced.

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Hong Kong Customs arrested seven individuals during operation Magpie targeting party rooms offering illegal karaoke sets.
From March 16 to April 17, the operation involved 100 officers raiding 14 party rooms, a bar, and two residences.
Authorities seized 28 karaoke sets and four gaming consoles valued at HK$500,000 (US$63,900).
Ng Ka-chun, a customs commander with Hong Kong Customs, said the operation disrupted a copyright-infringing syndicate and monitoring will be enhanced.