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Hong Kong hardest hit as cross-border scam crackdown uncovers US$752m losses

South China Morning Post · · 179 words · By Lo Hoi-ying
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“Hong Kong accounted for the largest share of losses uncovered in a cross-border scam crackdown spanning 10 jurisdictions, making up more than 40 per cent of the US$752 million total.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the total loss of US$752 million and specifically state that Hong Kong accounted for the largest share, exceeding 40 per cent.
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web search NEUTRAL — Hong Kong accounted for the largest share of losses uncovered in a cross-border scam crackdown spanning 10 jurisdictions, making up more than 40 per cent of the US$752 million total.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/33…
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web search NEUTRAL — A total of 7,553 individuals were investigated during the operation from March 10 to May 7, with about US$752 million (S$963 million) lost to the scams, said the police. Those arrested were aged betwe…
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/more-than-130-arreste…
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web search NEUTRAL — About US$752 million in losses was involved.FRONTIER+ is a cross-border anti-scam collaboration platform, comprising representatives from anti-scam centres of 14 law enforcement agencies.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/company-ceo-duped-…
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“The single-largest loss involved a Singaporean firm whose funds were transferred to multiple bank accounts in the city and Hong Kong.”
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The specific detail regarding the Singaporean firm being the single-largest loss is mentioned in one specific news report. Other reports confirm the general crackdown but do not detail this specific case.
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web search NEUTRAL — The single-largest loss involved a Singaporean firm whose funds were transferred to multiple bank accounts in the city and Hong Kong. Hong Kong police said on Wednesday that it worked with law enforce…
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/33…
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web search NEUTRAL — SINGAPORE – A two-month transnational scam crackdown involving law enforcement agencies from 10 territories led to the arrest of 3,018 people, with more than 130 of them nabbed in Singapore, said the …
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/more-than-130-arreste…
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web search NEUTRAL — Singaporean state investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte was among investors in a funding round that valued cryptocurrency-trading platform Amber Group at $3 billion.
https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/cryptocurrency-cra…
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“Hong Kong police said on Wednesday that it worked with law enforcement agencies in Brunei, Canada, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, the Maldives, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand between March 10 and May 7.”
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The specific list of 9 jurisdictions and the exact dates (March 10 to May 7) are explicitly detailed in one source. Other sources mention the general timeframe or the number of jurisdictions but not the full list.
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web search NEUTRAL — Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. Situated on China's southern coast just south of Shenzhen, it consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong
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web search NEUTRAL — Hong Kong. Law and Crime.Hong Kong police said on Wednesday that it worked with law enforcement agencies in Brunei, Canada, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, the Maldives, Singapore, South Korea and Thailan…
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/33…
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web search NEUTRAL — Hong Kong has recently caught the eye of the world, with global media relaying clips of protesters and police engaging each other across the city.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIOli-8V8eE
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“The operation targeted fraud and money-laundering cases and involved 3,200 officers.”
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The detail regarding the involvement of 3,200 officers is found in one specific report. Other sources confirm the operation's nature but not the officer count.
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web search NEUTRAL — Courts involve money laundering committed by private individuals, drug dealers, businesses, corrupt officials, members of criminal organizations such as the Mafia, and even states.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Money_laundering
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web search NEUTRAL — The operation targeted fraud and money-laundering cases and involved 3,200 officers. In total, 3,018 people were arrested in connection with 138,000 cases, including online shopping scams, employment …
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/33…
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“In total, 3,018 people were arrested in connection with 138,000 cases, including online shopping scams, employment fraud, investment scams and telephone deception, with losses amounting to US$752 million.”
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The total loss of US$752 million and the arrest of 3,018 people are reported across multiple independent sources (The Straits Times and the Hong Kong report).
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web search NEUTRAL — A total of 7,553 individuals were investigated during the operation from March 10 to May 7, with about US$752 million (S$963 million) lost to the scams, said the police, adding that those arrested wer…
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/more-than-130-arreste…
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web search NEUTRAL — Despite the increase in reported cases, total losses have fallen slightly - totalling £572m in the first half of the year. Banks said that fraud posed a "major threat" to the UK and called for support…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglk7dlpwl5o
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web search NEUTRAL — In this case, insurance fraud has been committed.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fraud.asp
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“In Hong Kong, police arrested 870 individuals aged between 13 and 83 for their suspected roles in various scams and intercepted about HK$539 million in criminal proceeds.”
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The specific figures for Hong Kong (870 arrests, age range 13-83, and HK$539 million intercepted) are provided in one detailed report. Other sources discuss the broader operation.
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web search NEUTRAL — In Hong Kong, police arrested 870 individuals aged between 13 and 83 for their suspected roles in various scams and intercepted about HK$539 million in criminal proceeds.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/33…
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web search NEUTRAL — 13. All Thefts, including Persons Arrested for Crime. - Juveniles (aged 10 - 15).
https://www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/09_statistics/csc.html
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web search NEUTRAL — Hong Kong police said on Monday they arrested 36 people, the youngest aged 12, after violence during anti-government demonstrations escalated as protesters hurled Molotov cocktails at security forces …
https://www.france24.com/en/20190825-hong-kong-police-water-…
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