Man arrested for using stolen credit cards to buy and cash in gift vouchers

A 52-year-old man was arrested after police found him using stolen credit cards to purchase gift vouchers in Yau Tsim Mong and cashing them in to generate about HK$1,000 in profit. 

The man was arrested on Friday in Mong Kok on suspicion of theft and obtaining property by deception. 

Police also seized a total of 16 credit cards belonging to other people. Officers are now investigating if there are other victims who have also had their credit cards stolen. 

The man is currently in remand. 

Police stressed that theft and obtaining property by deception are serious criminal offenses and offenders could face a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment upon conviction.