Key facts
- Hong Kong police arrested a 24-year-old man over an alleged scam operation.
- The scam involved over 23,000 fraudulent calls made in more than a week.
- The syndicate impersonated e-commerce customer service representatives.
- One victim lost over HK$100,000 (US$12,741) in the scam.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a scam operation that allegedly made over 23,000 fraudulent calls in just over a week. The syndicate posed as customer service representatives from e-commerce platforms, tricking victims into transferring money. One individual reportedly lost more than HK$100,000 (US$12,741) as a result of the scam.