HongKong

When national security law becomes a scam: Hong Kong police warn of phone con in which criminals pose as state officials




Retiree Chan, 71, was shocked when she answered a phone call last month and found a “mainland official” accusing her of breaking the national security law.The caller knew her Hong Kong identity card number, and accused her of money laundering too. When she was puzzled and began asking questions, the caller said she could prove her innocence by transferring her savings of HK$9 million (US$1.16 million) to a new bank account while investigations proceeded.“They said they were very powerful and…



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