Hong Kong police have continued their investigation into a growing “crash-for-cash” fraud scheme, arresting 16 additional individuals linked to a series of false claims associated with traffic accidents.
Among the newly arrested are three legal assistants from a law firm involved in the case. This brings the total number of suspects detained to 20, as investigators uncover more fraudulent claims that have defrauded insurance companies and drivers alike.
Earlier, the police arrested four individuals for suspected conspiracy to defraud, and yesterday, 16 more suspects, aged between 28 and 65, were arrested.
These suspects are believed to be involved in 11 separate claims, amounting to over HK$3.6 million.
The police operation targeted a law firm, and officers seized a significant amount of documents as part of their investigation. Among those arrested were not only legal assistants but also individuals working in various sectors such as information technology, engineering, property management, tutoring, beauty services, transportation, and electrical work.
Senior Superintendent of the Commercial Crime Bureau, Fung Pui-kei, reported that more than 430 related cases have been identified, with a total value exceeding HK$106 million. Over 280 of these claims, accounting for nearly 70 percent of the total, are connected to the same law firm.
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