If convicted, Chau who was once Macao’s high-flying junket operator could face eight to 15 years behind bars.
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Gang used virtual currency to launder cash gained from internet and phone swindles; five suspects in Macao face organised crime membership charges.
Outpatient consultations, emergency admissions and surgical operations all rose in 2021 as medical services struggled to contain Covid-19 pandemic.
Animal clinics and related businesses also to be more strictly regulated in future under new bill set to go through Legislative Assembly.
Computer crime in particular cut back thanks to regional cooperation with other law enforcement bodies and heightened public awareness.
Mainland Chinese man charged nine travellers around RMB 400 each last summer; Health Bureau insists checking system not vulnerable.
Court revisited all evidence, including Chang’s travel records and text messages with Ng Kuok Sao, who was given 18-year sentence.
Travellers may not have visited anywhere apart from Portugal, mainland China and Hong Kong in the previous 21 days and must fulfil all standard entry requirements.
New vaccine has been specially developed for youngsters; jabs available at Conde de São Januário Hospital, Ocean Gardens, Ilha Verde and Macao Forum.