Event Brief
Man arrested over HK$2.8m school admission scam
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 14, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
Summary: A 51-year-old Hongkonger was arrested for allegedly defrauding an education consultant of about HK$2.84 million by promising to secure dozens of places at Kiangsu-Chekiang College. Police said the consultant paid in 23 instalments from April to July 2024 after a March 1, 2024 contract, covering fees for 37 students.
WHO: A 51-year-old Hongkonger (suspect) and a 45-year-old education consultant
WHAT: Arrest over an alleged HK$2.8 million scam involving promised school admission places at Kiangsu-Chekiang College
WHEN: Mar 1, 2024
WHERE: Hong Kong
WHY: The arrest relates to an alleged scheme in which the suspect promised dozens of school places and university entry guarantees in exchange for payments.
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