82 arrested in connection with bank fraud and money laundering involving $40 billion
發佈日期: 2025-07-30 20:08
TVB News
Police have arrested 82 people, aged between 19 and 78, in connection with a triad group in Hong Kong.
The sydincate allegedly used a trustee service company to launder nearly 40 billion dollars over the past two years and defrauded banks of over 1 billion dollars in loans.
Police seized a large amount of cash, luxury watches, liquor and jewelry.
The force launched the investigation after identifying the syndicate's suspected ringleader, who has alleged links to illegal gambling, prostitution, drug trafficking and loan sharking activities dating back over two and a half years.
The 44-year-old suspected syndicate leader have reportedly laundered 40 billion dollars since 2022 and transferred the funds into personal accounts and used the money to purchase virtual currencies.
The ringleader allegedly defrauded banks to secure 69 loans through a trading company and used the money to repay loans and fund his lavish personal lifestyle.
