Man Arrested After Fake HK$500 Notes Used
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago1 MIN
Summary
A grocery shop on Mei King Street in To Kwa Wan reported that a man used two suspected counterfeit HK$500 notes to pay for goods before leaving the premises. Police later arrested a 41-year-old local man in the district on suspicion of uttering forged banknotes, and he has been released on bail pending a report to police in early September.
Key Points
- The case happened at about 3pm to 3.34pm on Sunday, 16 June, at a grocery shop at 2 Mei King Street, To Kwa Wan.
- The shop operator told police a man paid for purchases with two suspected fake HK$500 notes and then left the store.
- Officers attended the scene and seized two suspected counterfeit Hong Kong banknotes with a face value of HK$500 each.
- The case was classified as uttering forged banknotes and was assigned to Kowloon City district crime squad Team 5 for follow-up investigation.
- On the same day, police arrested a 41-year-old local man in the Hung Hom area or wider district in connection with the case.
Why It Matters
For small retailers, even a single counterfeit payment can mean an immediate financial loss and added caution over cash transactions. The arrest and bail arrangement indicate the investigation is continuing, with police expected to pursue the source and circulation of the suspected fake notes.