On January 17, 2025, authorities reported that an eighteen-year-old woman from mainland China has fallen victim to a sophisticated scam. The incident occurred on November 27 of the previous year when she received a phone call from individuals impersonating law enforcement officers. They accused her of being involved in a money laundering case and demanded that she transfer approximately HK$9.2 million to three separate bank accounts for investigation purposes.
After completing the transaction, the young woman lost contact with the callers and began to suspect she had been deceived. She subsequently reported the incident to the authorities, prompting an initial investigation that categorized the case as "obtaining property by deception." As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with this incident.
This case highlights the ongoing issue of fraud targeting individuals by posing as law enforcement, emphasizing the need for public awareness and caution regarding such scams.
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