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Public Safety & Justice · 13 Oct

Police arrest 44 in operation targeting network they link to Wo Shing Wo Triad Society

Police linked the Kwai Chung phone-scam centre to at least 65 cases and HK$11 million in losses between June and October.

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Public Safety & Justice · 13 Oct

Accounting clerk jailed for six years over about HK$10.03 million theft

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Economy & Business · 13 Oct

Bureau sees low layoff risk but expects structural changes to 20–30% of jobs

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Public Safety & Justice · 13 Oct

ICAC reports PhD student lost HK$550,000 in fake ‘funds clearance’ scam

The Independent Commission Against Corruption says no such process exists and directs suspected impersonation reports to its 24-hour hotline.

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Transport · 13 Oct

First voyage under Guangdong yacht scheme scheduled for 16 October

Transport chief Mable Chan says nearly 300 mainland captains have passed assessment, with tracking systems and extra patrols among preparations.

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Government & Politics · 13 Oct

Union says affected postal workers may get priority for civil service transfers

Reported concessions include relaxed education requirements, screening exemptions and probation relief; transferred staff would keep at least their existing postal pay.

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Public Safety & Justice · 13 Oct

Detective says he messaged murder-trial witness to check a property address

The prosecution questioned contact during testimony; Ko Yan-ki said he did not discuss the case and also reminded the witness when to attend court.

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Government & Politics · 13 Oct

Law Society proposes opening senior-counsel appointments to solicitors to widen judge pool

Its president says senior-counsel status often matters in High Court appointments, but the proposal would not make solicitors senior counsel automatically.

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Transport · 13 Oct

New Huanggang Port has no ride-hailing pick-up point on Hong Kong side

A separate B3 pick-up area serves Shenzhen; staff advised searching the port name after an app test failed to locate it.

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Economy & Business · 13 Oct

Law Society offers members Central facility at half market rent

Audiovisual equipment and screens are included in the rent during the initial period.

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Public Safety & Justice · 13 Oct

Tsz Ching Estate fire injures resident, prompts evacuation of about 250

Firefighters put out the blaze in 23 minutes; police initially suspected an overheated power bank.

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Public Safety & Justice · 13 Oct

Man dies after collapsing during plumbing repairs at Ma On Shan home

HK01 reported a recent salt-water pipe burst and said flushing water was restored that day; it also reported flooding at his home.

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