Hong Kong police hunt for 5 suspects behind HK$1 million robbery of mainland Chinese man

Hong Kong police are searching the city for at least five suspects involved in the robbery of HK$1 million from a mainland Chinese man at an industrial building in Hung Hom on Thursday.

Police said the hold-up took place in Hang Fung Industrial Building on Hok Yuen Street at around 5.14pm.

The victim was a 41-year-old man and held a two-way permit, a mainland-issued travel document that allows holders to enter Hong Kong, the force added.

According to the force, a preliminary investigation found the man had brought the money to the building’s ninth floor to take part in a cryptocurrency transaction.