Singaporean tourist bears permanent scars as Hong Kong teen gets 8 years for $1,200 acid attack

VNExpress - Oct 30, 2026

A Hong Kong court sentenced a triad-linked teenager to eight years in prison on Oct. 29 for throwing acid on a Singaporean tourist in return for a promised HK$10,000 (US$1,270).

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