Corrupt official created web of deceit, clandestinely running a youth organisation and falsifying computer records. Five others also facing charges.
online fraud
Attracted by adverts for part-time jobs, victims were conned into making deposits, but ran into a brick wall when they asked for their money back.
Police, banks and Monetary Authority fight back with counter measures against cross-border gangs.
Afro-Asian scammers alleged to have stolen more than MOP 20 million; brought to book after joint operation with Hong Kong police.
A retired local woman in her seventies was cheated out of 23,400 euros (HK$213,850) in an online dating scam.