FNP train officers in tackling money laundering
The French National Police (FNP) conducted a three-day training course on Anti-Money Laundering Investigation from December 19 to 21 for a total of 26 officers from Narcotics Bureau, Commercial Crime Bureau and six Regions at the ranks ranging from Police Constable to Chief Inspector. The course was the second of its kind in 2012 after the first one on investigation of credit card related crimes in May.
The course, conducted by Police Lieutenant Quentin Mugg, who is the leader of the FNP's anti-money laundering investigation squad, covered a wide range of topics ranging from the fundamental notions of money laundering to the close evaluation of recent major international money laundering cases. The participants were also given an opportunity to present their cases during practical exercises.
Officiating at the closing ceremony of the training course, Assistant Commissioner (Crime) Lo Mung-hung pointed out that money laundering could stem from the extensive capital flows in the global market in recent years, where detection had become increasingly difficult. He encouraged officers to "critically evaluate our strategies and approaches to meet this challenge."
As part of the training course, Lieutenant Mugg visited Narcotics Bureau and Liaison Bureau to study the Force's anti-money laundering strategies and the local crime situation.
Commenting on the training course, a Consul of the French Consulate General in Hong Kong, Mr Christophe Marten-Perolin, said: "It offers a good opportunity for both the FNP and Hong Kong Police to learn the best practices from each other."
Mr Lo presents a souvenir
to Police Lieutenant Mugg