Hong Kong police arrest 39 who allegedly staged accidents to claim funds
[South China Morning Post] - 12/20/2024
Suspects faked 33 traffic accidents to fraudulently claim around HK$2 million from government’s Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme.
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[South China Morning Post] - 20/12/2024