HKPF Attends ASEAN Police Conference, Focuses on Combating Fraud and Enhancing Regional Security Cooperation

HKPF representatives attend 43rd ASEAN Chiefs of Police Conference

The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) attended the 43rd ASEAN Chiefs of Police Conference for the first time in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 3 to 6, as part of the delegation led by the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China. The conference focused on the theme "Collaboration in Action: Crushing Scam, Disrupting Fraud, and Protecting People".

The conference brought together senior police officers from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), dialogue partners and international law enforcement observers to exchange best practices and establish cooperative frameworks. Participants committed to adopting joint measures to strengthen collective capabilities in combating transnational crime and ensuring regional security.

The Director of Crime and Security, Mr Chan Tung, together with two accompanying officers, attended the conference and met with representatives from law enforcement agencies (LEAs) of Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Korea, and Vietnam. Mr Chan also held bilateral meetings withthe Chief of the Myanmar Police Force, Mr Win Zaw Moe; the Head of the International Relations Department of the Indonesian National Police, Mr Amur Chandra J. B.; Deputy Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police, Ms Lesa Gale; and the Deputy Inspector-General of the Royal Malaysian Police, Mr Tan Sri Ayob Khan Bin Mydin Pitchay. The meetings focused on in-depth exchanges regarding combating fraud, promoting collaborative efforts to fight crime, enhancing public protection, and deepening cooperation with international partners to strengthen the HKPF's capacity to tackle cross-border crime.

The HKPF will continue to leverage Hong Kong's role as a "super-connector" through various international policing platforms, including the INTERPOL, to promote policing innovation and regional law enforcement collaboration. This will strengthen coordination with LEAs across different countries and regions, particularly in Asia, making positive contributions to safeguarding global and regional security.

HKPF representatives attend 43rd ASEAN Chiefs of Police Conference Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKPF representatives attend 43rd ASEAN Chiefs of Police Conference Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKPF representatives attend 43rd ASEAN Chiefs of Police Conference Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKPF representatives attend 43rd ASEAN Chiefs of Police Conference Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKPF representatives attend 43rd ASEAN Chiefs of Police Conference Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKPF representatives attend 43rd ASEAN Chiefs of Police Conference Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Two co-owners fined over $60,000 for not complying with removal order

Two co-owners were convicted and fined $66,200 in total, of which $50,200 was the fine for the number of days that the offence continued at the Kwun Tong Magistrates' Courts yesterday (March 31) for failing to comply with a removal order issued under the Buildings Ordinance (BO) (Cap. 123).

The case involved an unauthorised structure with an area of about 29 square metres on the roof of a village house on a lot at D.D. 242, Sai Kung. Since the Lands Department would not issue a certificate of exemption for the unauthorised building works (UBWs) and the UBWs were carried out without prior approval and consent from the Buildings Department (BD), a removal order was served on the co-owners under section 24(1) of the BO. Failing to comply with the removal order, they were prosecuted by the BD.

A spokesman for the BD said today (April 1), "UBWs may lead to serious consequences. Owners must comply with removal orders without delay. The BD will continue to take enforcement action against owners who fail to comply with removal orders, including instigation of prosecution, to ensure building and public safety."

Failure to comply with a removal order without reasonable excuse is a serious offence under the BO. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $200,000 and one year's imprisonment, and a further fine of up to $20,000 for each day that the offence continues.