On May 5, the Financial Intelligence and Investigation Bureau (FIIB) organised a seminar on money laundering (ML) investigation at the Police Headquarters, with members of the Department of Justice (DoJ) as speakers. A total of 252 officers from regional and headquarters crime units attended the event.

The then Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Mr Chau Tin-hang and Senior Public Prosecutor Mr Lau Wan-cheung from the DoJ shared their professional insights and practical experience in investigating and prosecuting ML cases. The seminar covered the Force’s powers in the investigation of such cases, the key points to consider when interrogating suspects during interviews, and the matters requiring attention in the gathering of evidence and the preparation of consolidated reports. The speakers also highlighted the widespread use of stooge accounts and virtual assets in ML activities, discussed the common challenges encountered during evidence collection and investigation, and provided advice to the attendees with reference to relevant court cases.

Officers attending the seminar on ML investigation at the Police Headquarters.