Hong Kong police bust beautician-led syndicate behind HK$410,000 credit card scam

Hong Kong police have arrested a syndicate led by a beautician that allegedly stole credit cards from patrons of a beauty salon in Mong Kok, causing losses of more than HK$410,000 (US$52,347). The force said on Thursday that four men and two women, aged between 39 and 52, had been arrested over the past two days. One suspect was allegedly found with stolen credit cards in their possession at the time. Between last December and April, police received reports from 19 residents who claimed their...