Hong Kong Police Honors 80 Citizens for Crime Prevention and Life-Saving Acts at 2025 Good Citizen Award Ceremony

Eighty citizens and six organisations commended for supporting Police in crime prevention

The Hong Kong Police Force held the “Good Citizen Award (GCA) Presentation Ceremony 2025” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre today (March 14) to commend 80 members of the public for their assistance in combating crime and saving lives, and to present the “Good Organisation Award” to six organisations in recognition of their active support for the Police in promoting anti-deception initiatives, fighting crime, safeguarding national security and fostering youth development.

Addressing the ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, highlighted that the GCA Scheme, launched in 1973, has honoured nearly 4 800 good citizens to date, fully demonstrating Hong Kong citizens’ spirit of mutual help and courage in doing what is right. He expressed appreciation for the awardees for offering assistance and making the right choice at critical moments, which echoed this year’s theme, “Good Citizen–A Flash Moment–Be United”. He added that calm judgment in a flash moment helps members of the public avoid scammers’ traps. He urged the public to make good use of “Scameter+”, a mobile app launched by the Police, to identify suspicious calls and websites, and to think twice before disclosing personal or account data, or engaging in money transactions.

He added that this year’s six “Good Organisation Award” recipients have actively fulfilled their corporate social responsibilities by bringing anti-scam and anti-drug messages into the community, thereby supporting police efforts. He said that the Police would continue working hand in hand with the public, organisations and stakeholders from all sectors of the community to transform every “flash moment” of kindness into a strong, lasting force safeguarding our home.

Another officiating guest, the Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC), Hong Kong, Dr Jonathan Choi, noted that the recipients of the GCA came from different sectors and backgrounds, yet they all shared the same willingness to act as “guardians” by assisting the Police in preventing crime. He said that the CGCC would continue to encourage the business community to promote the good citizen spirit, so as to make Hong Kong a better place to live and work. Fight Crime Committee member, Ms Cecilia Ho, said that by asking just one more question and taking one more step at critical moments, these individual efforts by members of the public can unite to become the Police’s strongest support in combating crime and saving lives.

In 2025, a total of 80 GCA awardees were commended for assisting the Police in preventing and detecting crime, arresting offenders and saving lives. The “Good Citizen of the Year Award” (GCYA) was presented to Mr Leung Ho-yin, who bravely rescued three people from drowning after they fell into the sea during Super Typhoon Ragasa in Hong Kong last year.

The GCA Scheme is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Police Force and the Fight Crime Committee, with support from the CGCC since 2025. Each awardee receives a cash prize of $4,000, and the GCYA recipient receives $6,000, in recognition of their courage in upholding what is right.

A brand new promotional video series, “A Flash Moment of Good Citizens”, premiered at the ceremony. Adapted from four award-winning cases of 2025, it features the award winners themselves starring in and portraying their pivotal “flash moment” good citizen stories. The videos will be uploaded to the Police Force’s Facebook and YouTube channel.

The “Good Citizen Award Presentation Ceremony 2025” was held today (March 14), featuring interactive exhibition panels themed “Good Citizen–A Flash Moment–Be United” that allow attendees to learn about the 80 award recipients’ good citizen stories. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The “Good Citizen Award Presentation Ceremony 2025” was held today (March 14). A group of actors performs a mini drama at the ceremony to promote anti-deception and crime-fighting messages. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The “Good Citizen Award Presentation Ceremony 2025” was held today (March 14). Fight Crime Committee member, Ms Cecilia Ho (right), presents the Good Citizen Award to this year’s youngest awardee, Tin Chak-ho. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The “Good Citizen Award Presentation Ceremony 2025” was held today (March 14). The Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong, Dr Jonathan Choi (right), presents the Good Citizen Award to this year’s eldest awardee, Mr Lai Koon-wong. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The “Good Citizen Award Presentation Ceremony 2025” was held today (March 14). The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming (right), presents the “Good Citizen of the Year Award” to Mr Leung Ho-yin, who bravely rescued three people from drowning after they fell into the sea during Super Typhoon Ragasa in Hong Kong last year. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The “Good Citizen Award Presentation Ceremony 2025” was held today (March 14). The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming (right), presents the “Good Organisation Award” to a representative of City University of Hong Kong. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The “Good Citizen Award Presentation Ceremony 2025” was held today (March 14). The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, delivers a speech at the ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The “Good Citizen Award Presentation Ceremony 2025” was held today (March 14). Photo shows (from left) the Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong, Dr Jonathan Choi; the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, and Fight Crime Committee member, Ms Cecilia Ho, officiating at the ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Police conducts cross-border anti-scam operation with nine countries and regions under "FRONTIER+"

The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), in collaboration with the Police forces from nine countries and regions, including Brunei, Canada, Indonesia, Macao Special Administrative Region, Malaysia, the Maldives, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand, conducted a joint operation through the Cross-Border Anti-Scam Collaboration Platform “FRONTIER+” from March 10 to May 7. The operation aimed to combat the increasingly rampant cross-border fraud and money laundering activities, achieving significant results.

During the nearly two-month long operation, over 3 200 law enforcement officers from the 10 countries and regions were deployed, successfully identifying and dismantling multiple cross-border scam syndicates. In total, 3 018 individuals (aged between 13 and 85) were arrested, involving over 138 000 scam cases, including online shopping scams, employment scams, investment scams, and telephone deceptions (such as government official impersonation scams and “guess who” scams), with a total loss amounting to US$752 million. A total of 101 989 bank accounts were frozen, effectively disrupting criminal cash flows and intercepting approximately US$161 million in fraudulent funds. Enforcement details of the countries and regions are set out in the Annex.

Photo source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The HKPF arrested 870 individuals, aged between 13 and 83, across 742 cases mainly involving online shopping fraud, telephone deception, investment fraud and employment fraud. The Force also successfully intercepted about HK$539 million in criminal proceeds.

The case with the largest loss amount in the joint operation involved a messaging application account takeover scam that occurred in April. A Singaporean victim company was defrauded of US$36 million, with the funds subsequently remitted to multiple bank accounts located locally and in Hong Kong. Approximately half of the defrauded amount was converted into stablecoins and dispersed across multiple cryptocurrency wallets. Following joint investigations and fund-tracing by the Police forces of the two places, a total of US$20 million was successfully intercepted.

Investigation revealed a rise in the use of virtual asset platforms by fraud syndicates for money laundering. It is therefore imperative for every country and region to continue to enhance the capabilities in combating virtual asset-related crimes through intelligence sharing and collaborative frameworks.

By strengthening real-time intelligence analysis and sharing, co-ordinating actions and conducting cross-border joint operations from time to time, members of the Cross-border Anti-Scam Collaboration Platform “FRONTIER+” stand united against scams, cyber-related crimes, and money laundering. The platform will expand its network by inviting more countries and regions to join in order to enhance enforcement efficiency.

Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant when conducting financial transactions, especially those involving virtual assets or unfamiliar transfer requests. If in doubt, the public is advised to verify suspicious information or websites using “Scameter” on CyberDefender’s website (cyberdefender.hk/en-us/scameter/), or the mobile app “Scameter+”; or to call the 24-hour “Anti-Scam Helpline 18222” for enquiries.

The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), in collaboration with the Police forces from nine countries and regions, conducted a joint operation through the Cross-Border Anti-Scam Collaboration Platform “FRONTIER+” from March 10 to May 7. Photo shows exhibits seized by personnel of the HKPF in the joint operation. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), in collaboration with the Police forces from nine countries and regions, conducted a joint operation through the Cross-Border Anti-Scam Collaboration Platform “FRONTIER+” from March 10 to May 7. Photo shows personnel of the HKPF arresting suspects in the joint operation. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), in collaboration with the Police forces from nine countries and regions, conducted a joint operation through the Cross-Border Anti-Scam Collaboration Platform “FRONTIER+” from March 10 to May 7. Photo shows (from left) Deputy Director of Indonesian Anti-Scam Centre, Mr Dahnial Apriyadi; Superintendent of the National Counter Scam Bureau of Korean National Police Agency, Mr Sanghyun Park; Senior Superintendent of Police of the Commercial Crime Bureau of the HKPF, Ms Kung Hing-fun; Inspector of Police of the Anti-Scam Centre of Maldives Police Service, Mr Adam Naveedh; Assistant Commissioner of Police of the Anti-Scam Command of Singapore Police Force, Ms Aileen Yap; Assistant Commissioner of Police of the National Scam Response Centre of Royal Malaysia Police, Mr Madhavan Nair Unnikrishnan; Head of Anti-Fraud Co-ordination Centre of Macao Judiciary Police, Mr Cheong Un-hong; and Senior Superintendent of Police of the Criminal Investigation Department of Royal Brunei Police Force, Mr Handrie Amin, holding a press conference on the joint operation at Maldives today (May 20). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), in collaboration with the Police forces from nine countries and regions, conducted a joint operation through the Cross-Border Anti-Scam Collaboration Platform “FRONTIER+” from March 10 to May 7. Photo shows (from left) Deputy Director of Indonesian Anti-Scam Centre, Mr Dahnial Apriyadi; Superintendent of the National Counter Scam Bureau of Korean National Police Agency, Mr Sanghyun Park; Senior Superintendent of Police of the Commercial Crime Bureau of the HKPF, Ms Kung Hing-fun; Inspector of Police of the Anti-Scam Centre of Maldives Police Service, Mr Adam Naveedh; Assistant Commissioner of Police of the Anti-Scam Command of Singapore Police Force, Ms Aileen Yap; Assistant Commissioner of Police of the National Scam Response Centre of Royal Malaysia Police, Mr Madhavan Nair Unnikrishnan; Head of Anti-Fraud Co-ordination Centre of Macao Judiciary Police, Mr Cheong Un-hong; and Senior Superintendent of Police of the Criminal Investigation Department of Royal Brunei Police Force, Mr Handrie Amin, holding a press conference on the joint operation at Maldives today (May 20). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases