ChainCatcher report, according to Caixin, on the morning of March 6, two victims were robbed at knifepoint inside the Sheung Wan MTR station after exchanging approximately HK$10 million at a currency exchange shop in Sheung Wan. However, due to prior police deployment, the suspects were apprehended on the spot with the stolen cash, and the victims suffered no financial loss. It is reported that three major cash robbery incidents have occurred in the Sheung Wan area over the past three months. Two similar cases involving large cash robberies linked to cryptocurrency exchange shops took place on December 18, 2025, and January 30, 2025. Hong Kong police have stated they are conducting an in-depth investigation to determine whether other individuals or criminal organizations are behind these incidents and whether this case is connected to the previous robberies.
Hong Kong's Central District Suffers Third Major Cash Robbery in Three Months
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Hong Kong’s Fear and Greed Index may be affected as the Central District experiences its third major cash robbery in three months. On March 6, two victims were robbed of HKD 10 million near a virtual currency exchange store at Sheung Wan MTR station. Thanks to prior police deployment, the suspects and cash were recovered, resulting in no financial loss. Similar incidents occurred on December 18, 2025, and January 30. Authorities are analyzing on-chain data to determine whether the cases are connected and if organized crime is involved.
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