Two 'Bumping' Scammers Sentenced in Hong Kong
A male driver and a female passenger were sentenced in the Hong Kong District Court after pleading guilty to various fraud charges involving the 'bumping' tactic (intentional collision). The defendants, Zhao Kangsheng (24 years old) and Tan Shiying (22 years old), defrauded other drivers by intentionally colliding with their vehicles between November 2023 and April 2024, then pretending to be injured to claim financial compensation ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars.
According to the report, the couple used a high school student as a passenger who pretended to be injured in several incidents. They also threatened legal action to force victims to pay. Overall, they defrauded 13 innocent drivers and caused losses amounting to HK$50,000.
Sentence for the Male Defendant
Acting Judge Chan Wing-ho, when sentencing on June 22, 2025, strongly condemned Zhao Kangsheng's actions. He described the male defendant as a 'gangster criminal' who used 'gangster' tactics and was 'irresponsible.' The judge emphasized that Zhao had used a young student to commit crimes and even told his accomplices that they would have 'good opportunities' to collide with victims. This crime lasted six months and involved large sums of money.
Judge Chan said, 'The male defendant used police and teenagers to achieve his fraudulent goals. He initiated legal proceedings to force victims to comply. His methods were very despicable and disgusting.' He imposed a 31-month prison sentence on Zhao, who had previously pleaded guilty to 13 of 17 charges, including fraud, conspiracy to defraud, and attempted fraud. Four other charges were withdrawn by the court.
Sentence for the Female Defendant
For Tan Shiying, the judge took into account a positive social service report. He found that Tan had been exploited by the male defendant and did not have the strength to resist his request. The judge described her as 'not inherently evil' and 'naive,' and noted that she had paid HK$12,000 in compensation to one victim. Therefore, Tan was sentenced to 220 hours of community service. She pleaded guilty to one charge of conspiracy to defraud.
Implications of the Case
This case highlights the dangers of 'bumping' fraud on the road, where criminals intentionally cause accidents to extort money from innocent drivers. Hong Kong authorities have increased efforts to combat such crimes, and this case serves as a warning to those involved in similar fraudulent activities.
Both defendants were arrested after a police investigation, and they were charged in 2025. The court's decision is expected to bring justice to the victims and prevent similar incidents in the future.
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*Original source: [wenweipo.com](https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202606/22/AP6a392e95e4b0b49ad1c0618d.html)*