Hong Kong police are investigating an attack and robbery in which a 25-year-old mainland Chinese man lost about HK$6 million (US$767,070) in cryptocurrency and silver. The incident was reported at 3.52am on Saturday, with the victim attacked by three men and a woman at a hotel near Man Lok Street in Hung Hom. The suspects later took him to a unit in an industrial building and seized silver items worth HK$1 million; no arrests have been made and a manhunt is underway.
Hong Kong police received a report at 3.52am on Saturday of a 25-year-old mainland Chinese man being attacked by three men and a woman at a hotel near Man Lok Street in Hung Hom. The assailants robbed cryptocurrency worth HK$5 million from his account. The suspects then took the victim to a unit in an industrial building, where they seized silver items valued at HK$1 million, for a total loss of about HK$6 million, equivalent to US$767,070.
No arrests have been made so far, and a manhunt is underway to track down the four suspects. The incident occurred in Hung Hom, a district known for its mix of residential and industrial areas. This case highlights risks associated with cryptocurrency and precious metals transactions, though police have not disclosed further details such as the victim's relationship to the suspects or the exact motive behind the attack.
According to the initial police report, the victim did not sustain serious injuries, but the ordeal lasted several hours, moving from the hotel to the industrial unit. As an international financial hub, Hong Kong sees occasional crimes involving digital assets, and authorities are emphasizing their ongoing investigation.