HK$13 million – Charm

Victims typically lost about HK$100,000 to HK$200,000 each, with the biggest recorded loss exceeding HK$300,000. Photo: Shutterstock

Talent, mainland Chinese students lose HK$13 million in Hong Kong rent scam

Cs news8 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong police have arrested 11 people on suspicion of cheating at least 150 talent scheme arrivals and mainland Chinese students out of HK$13 million (US$1.7 million) in rent by pretending to be flat owners, with one victim losing more than HK$300,000. The force said on Friday that the scammers had targeted newcomers to the…