In 2015, a Hong Kong gangster kidnapped Asia's richest man's son and demanded a US$130 million ransom. The thug then called the billionaire for advice on how to invest the money. The tycoon advised the mobster to invest in real estate and stocks.
This report shows Hong Kong's escalating crime problem. In recent years, the city has seen a rash of high-profile kidnappings and robberies. This has increased public fear and eroded trust in the city's law enforcement.