DPO appeals to public to remain vigilant to fraudulent "GovHK" websites
The Digital Policy Office (DPO) today (April 23) wishes to alert members of the public to two fraudulent "GovHK" websites addresses (https://gov-hk[.]org, https://gov hk[.]info) which seek to deceive members of the public into providing their personal information.
The Digital Policy Office (DPO), Photo source: reference image
The DPO stresses that the fraudulent websites have no connection with "GovHK" and has referred the case to the Police for follow-up. The DPO reiterates that "GovHK" website (www.gov.hk) is an information portal which does not request any personal information from the members of the public.
Members of the public should stay alert when receiving any unidentified emails or messages, and should not visit any suspicious websites and disclose any personal information. Anyone who has provided his or her personal information to the websites concerned or suspects that they have become victims of fraudulent acts should contact the Police. For enquiries about "GovHK", please call hotline at 183 5500.
The screenshot of "GovHK" website
Correctional officers stop fighting among remand persons in custody
Correctional Officers at Tung Tau Correctional Institution stopped a fight among remand persons in custody today (April 25).
At 12.58pm today, nine male remand persons in custody, aged between 24 and 46, engaged in a fight inside a dining hall. Officers immediately stopped the fight and called for reinforcement.
During the incident, two remand persons in custody sustained injuries to their back and foot respectively. They did not need to be sent to a public hospital after receiving medical examination and treatment by an institution Medical Officer. Another remand person in custody sustained injuries to his forehead and nose. He was referred to a public hospital for further treatment after examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer. The remaining remand persons in custody did not sustain any injury.
The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.
The nine persons in custody were remanded for offences that include trafficking in dangerous drugs, false imprisonment, possession of offensive weapon, theft, robbery and aggravated burglary.
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