The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) in Hong Kong announced the arrest of a 37-year-old man on Tuesday. The suspect, who works in the wholesale food industry, is accused of violating privacy laws by disclosing the personal data of two individuals—a former restaurant owner and a business consultant—without their permission.

According to the PCPD, the alleged doxxing incident was triggered by a disagreement over unpaid bills related to a failed restaurant venture. The investigation indicates that the suspect had previously worked with the victims, but the professional relationship soured following the financial dispute. The privacy commissioner’s office has not yet released the specific nature of the personal data shared or the platform where the information was posted, but they emphasized that such actions are a criminal offense under the city's Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.

The suspect remains under investigation as authorities continue to look into the circumstances surrounding the data breach. The PCPD has reiterated its stance that doxxing, which involves the unauthorized disclosure of personal information with the intent to harass or intimidate, will be met with strict enforcement. No further details regarding the victims' current status or the specific financial amount in dispute have been disclosed by the authorities at this time.