Hong Kong police arrest six in phone scam operation

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Hong Kong police have arrested six people linked to a phone scam gang that has been active since November. The suspects, aged 23 to 44, include three domestic helpers and were arrested during raids on Friday and Saturday. Officers warned schools to be vigilant against scammers who impersonate headmasters or teachers to trick janitors into transferring money. Victims realized they were deceived only after contacting the real school officials. The arrested individuals face charges of conspiracy to defraud and money laundering. Police conducted thorough investigations before making the arrests across various locations in the city.


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