
Authorities in Hong Kong apprehended suspects tied to a high-value heist targeting cash meant for a Japanese crypto and luxury goods firm.
Hong Kong police announced on December 23 the arrest of 15 individuals, including the alleged mastermind, in connection with a ¥1 billion robbery linked to a Japanese business engaged in cryptocurrency and luxury goods trading. The armed theft occurred on December 18, when assailants seized four suitcases filled with cash intended for a crypto exchange. The operation targeted funds for the Japanese firm's activities, and police confirmed the robbery involved organized planning.