Crime cases fall 5.9% in 2025

Crime cases fall 5.9% in 2025

Macau recorded a decline in criminal investigations in 2025, with a total of 13,458 criminal cases opened over the year, down 5.9% from 2024, according to the Office of the Secretary for Security. During the same period, 5,925 individuals were transferred to the Public Prosecutions Office, an increase of 9.7% year-on-year. The security authorities said […] The post Crime cases fall 5.9% in 2025 appeared first on MACAU DAILY TIMES 澳門每日時報.

Gaming crimes in Macau surge 63% in 2025 following criminalization of “money exchange gangs”

Macau’s gaming-related crime landscape saw significant volatility in 2025, with 2,373 reported cases throughout the year – a sharp 63% increase compared to the 1,456 cases recorded in 2024. Authorities attributed this spike to the recent criminalization of illicit money exchange activities. According to data released by the Office of the Secretary for Security on Tuesday, cases of “unlawful exchange for gaming purposes” – commonly known as “mone…