Man arrested for dine-and-dash on $80,000 luxury dinner date

A 23-year-old local man was arrested on Friday night in connection with an elaborate scam where he allegedly posed as a lawyer, enjoyed an exorbitantly expensive dinner with a woman he met online only to flee, leaving her to pay the HK$80,000 bill.

The suspect, identified only by his surname Wong, was apprehended by police in Tseung Kwan O on charges of obtaining property by deception. 

The arrest came after the woman who initially reported the incident to police later stated she required no further action on August 28. However, she returned to the Central Police District to file another report the following day (Aug 29).

According to the investigation, the man is alleged to have presented himself as a lawyer during his conversation on Telegram before arranging the meeting. 

During the dinner, the pair ordered a lavish meal that included a bottle of Krug Clos d'Ambonnay champagne priced at over HK$70,000.

Police confirmed that officers seized clothing from the suspect believed to have been worn during the alleged incident. The man remains in custody for further questioning as the investigation by the Central District crime unit continues.

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