12th September 2026 – (Hong Kong) A 36‑year‑old man surnamed Ling has been released on bail after his arrest on suspicion of theft in connection with a Mark Six jackpot dispute involving Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) colleagues who jointly purchased tickets. Police said they received a report on 9th September from a man who, along with several co‑workers, had pooled funds to buy entries for the Mark Six 50th Anniversary Snowball held on 5th September. The tickets, bought by one male colleague, subsequently won half a first‑prize share worth about HK$31 million, but the parties failed to reach agreement over the distribution of the winnings.
Following enquiries, officers arrested a 36‑year‑old local man yesterday, 11th September, on suspicion of theft. He has been granted bail pending further investigation and is required to report to police in mid‑October. According to information obtained by this newspaper, the group comprised 15 members from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department’s market revitalisation team, and the colleague responsible for purchasing the tickets—identified as a health inspector surnamed Ling—allegedly declined to divide the prize and could not be contacted, leading to the police report.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s draw on 5th September offered a record first‑prize fund of HK$228 million under the Mark Six 50th Anniversary Snowball. There were 3.5 winning first‑prize bets, each paying HK$63,376,610. The second prize produced 20 winning bets at HK$613,630 each, while the third prize had 875 winning bets at HK$37,400 each. Police said the amount at issue in the pooled‑ticket dispute is around HK$30 million, and the case is being followed up by the District Crime Squad of Western District.