Hong Kong’s law and order situation remained stable in the first half of 2015 with overall crime rising 0.3% on the same period last year to 34,034 cases.

At a press conference today, Police Director of Crime & Security Lo Mung-hung said the overall detection rate was 40.4%.

Robbery, assault, domestic violence and serious drug cases recorded year-on-year drops.

However, increases were seen in shoplifting, deception, blackmail and rape.

Telephone deception cases surged 16.3% to 1,370 cases. Mr Lo said these deception cases, involving culprits posing as Mainland officials, have been on the rise, with 929 received so far this year, involving over $85 million.

He warned people to check the identity of callers and not fall victim to fraud.

Police have formed a special task force to tackle these deception cases, and will enhance intelligence sharing with Mainland authorities, and public education.

An overseas direct investment fund launched by China Investment Corporation earlier this year has officially begun operation, and plans to reach US$100 billion in total investment capacity eventually, according to Chinese media reports. The new investment platform, named CIC Capital Corporation, was registered in January with US$5 billion in capital. It will be responsible for […]

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