Hong Kong media: A mainland man was arrested for committing suicide in Hong Kong due to losses on cryptocurrency investment and suspected of carrying gasoline and a lighter

According to the Hong Kong East Network, a 34-year-old mainland man who was holding a two-way permit lost about 500,000 yuan due to trading on a cryptocurrency platform. After being frustrated by his suspicion, he posted a post on social platforms saying he was suicidal and planned to travel to Hong Kong.<br /> Law enforcement agencies launched an investigation after receiving relevant information and intercepted the man in a fast food restaurant in Queensway at about 12:30 noon on May 14, and found a lighter and suspected gasoline on him. The police arrested him on suspicion of "possessing any item with the intention of destroying or damaging property" and is currently being detained for investigation.<br /> The report pointed out that no one was injured in the incident and there was no need to evacuate the scene. The man allegedly complained to relevant platforms about his investment losses many times, but received no satisfactory response.