A cryptocurrency exchange shop in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, was suspected of being robbed.

According to Odaily Planet Daily, a suspected attempted robbery occurred at a cryptocurrency exchange shop in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, on the evening of December 13. Police received a report from a security guard at around 8 pm that evening, indicating a suspected robbery had taken place in the stairwell of a shopping mall at 608 Nathan Road.

Preliminary police investigations indicate that the 46-year-old male victim was the owner of a cryptocurrency exchange shop at the aforementioned location. He was preparing to close up shop when two men suddenly demanded he open the door, allegedly attempting a robbery. A third man, suspected to be an accomplice, then appeared. The victim and his wife became entangled with the three men, during which the victim sustained a finger injury and was taken to Kwong Wah Hospital for treatment. He was conscious upon arrival at the hospital.

Police arrived at the scene and preliminarily believe the victim suffered no property loss. They are currently reviewing CCTV footage and searching for the suspect. The shop in question is located on the first floor of the W Plaza Presidential Commercial Building. Small amounts of blood were found on the staircase leading to Soy Street. The case is still under investigation. (Ming Pao)