Svmuu News On yesterday morning, two victims were robbed at knifepoint inside Sheung Wan MTR Station after exchanging approximately HKD 10 million at a currency exchange shop in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. However, due to prior police deployment, the suspects were apprehended with the stolen property, and the victims suffered no financial loss. This marks the third high-value cash robbery in the bustling Sheung Wan district within the last three months, with all victims being customers of exchange shops. Similar incidents involving large sums of cash at virtual currency exchange shops occurred previously on December 18, 2025, and January 30.
It is reported that the Hong Kong police have noted the occurrence of three robbery cases related to foreign currency exchange shops in recent months. In response to such cases, the police have adopted intelligence-led operations and, with the assistance of additional surveillance cameras installed under the "Sharp Eye Plan," successfully gathered crucial evidence. The police will conduct in-depth investigations to determine if other members or criminal syndicates are behind these incidents and whether this case is connected to the previous Sheung Wan robbery cases. Simultaneously, the police will also focus on investigating how the perpetrators learned about the victims' large-sum exchanges and whether they conducted prior reconnaissance at the scene. Currently, there is no evidence suggesting any connection between the victims and the arrested individuals. (Caixin)