Hong Kong police have cracked a cryptocurrency loan fraud case, arresting 6 people involved, with approximately 5 million Hong Kong dollars at stake

According to the Hong Kong Commercial Daily, the Hong Kong police launched an operation codenamed "Thunder Drum," targeting a fraud group that claims to offer low-interest loans and collects deposits in cryptocurrency. Within two days, they arrested 3 men and 3 women (aged between 29 and 63) across various districts in Hong Kong on suspicion of conspiracy to commit fraud. Some suspects have connections to organized crime, and the operation is still ongoing.

Since November 2025, this fraud group has been randomly calling victims, posing as bank employees to promote low-interest loans. They lure victims to a fake office rented under a shell company in Central to sign contracts and require them to pay deposits as proof of assets. The methods of payment include cash, bank transfers to dummy accounts, and cryptocurrency payments, with the latter primarily targeting older individuals or those unfamiliar with technology.

A total of 13 victims are involved, with diverse backgrounds, some holding associate or master's degrees, including businessmen and company owners, with total losses amounting to approximately 5 million Hong Kong dollars. The police seized various documents and computers as evidence at the scene.