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Man arrested after allegedly refusing to share HK$30m Mark Six jackpot with group

Man arrested after allegedly refusing to share HK$30m Mark Six jackpot with group
South China Morning Post Friday 11 September 2026, 16:15 UTC By Eric Jiang 1 min read
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Hong Kong police have arrested a 36-year-old man suspected of having fled with a Mark Six jackpot worth around HK$30 million that he should have shared with 14 colleagues. A source said on Friday that a 53-year-old man had reported to police on Wednesday that he was one of 15 colleagues who had chipped in to buy a Mark Six ticket for the draw on Saturday. The group reportedly comprised some staff members of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD).

Hong Kong police have arrested a 36-year-old man suspected of having fled with a Mark Six jackpot worth around HK$30 million that he should have shared with 14 colleagues. A source said on Friday that a 53-year-old man had reported to police on Wednesday that he was one of 15 colleagues who had chipped in to buy a Mark Six ticket for the draw on Saturday. The group reportedly comprised some staff members of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD). His colleague, a 36-year-old man,... [Image text:] Forthe winnerswho keep this city moving. Hong Kong's first daily re clubic com gto Centr ths, Opi Scan for The Hong Kong Jockey Club
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