Seven suspects in Hong Kong cryptocurrency kidnapping arrested by mainland Chinese authorities


Seven suspected triad members accused of involvement in the kidnapping of a Hong Kong cryptocurrency trader for a HK$30 million (US$3.8 million) ransom last year have been arrested in mainland China, according to a police source.

The seven men will be handed over to Hong Kong officers by mainland authorities at the Shenzhen Bay border control point at around 1pm on Friday before being taken to Tin Shui Wai Police Station.

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