33 arrested in cross-border credit card theft operation
By The BriefBrief
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese police arrested 33 people in a joint operation targeting a suspected credit card theft syndicate. Police said the group allegedly stole cards from Hongkongers visiting Shenzhen for leisure and brought them back to Hong Kong for purchases; losses exceeded HK$1.8 million (US$229,500).
WHO:Hong Kong and mainland Chinese police
WHAT:Arrested 33 people in a joint operation targeting a suspected credit card theft syndicate.
WHEN:Reported Oct 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE:Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China
WHY:Police said the operation targeted a suspected syndicate allegedly stealing Hongkongers’ credit cards in Shenzhen and using them to make purchases in Hong Kong.
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