Hong Kong Police Launches Ethics Governance Roundtable with International Collaboration on Financial Prudence and Integrity

Hong Kong Police Force hosts International Roundtable on Ethics Governance

The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) held its inaugural Ethics Governance Roundtable in Hong Kong today (November 12), with participation from INTERPOL, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and representatives from various countries. The Roundtable featured in-depth discussions on ethics governance including personal financial risk management strategies, achieving fruitful outcomes.

During the Roundtable, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Management), Mr Chan Joon-sun, led the HKPF representatives in a series of discussions with the INTERPOL’s delegation led by the Director of the Officer of Internal Oversight, Mr Eugênio Ricas, representatives from the ICAC led by the Deputy Commissioner and Head of Operations of ICAC, Mr Yau Shu-chun, consuls and liaison officers based in Hong Kong representing Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Mongolia, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Thailand and the United States.

Participants shared the frameworks and measures to enhance ethical awareness and fostering a mindset of financial prudence among officers within their organisation and also exchanged best practices. In face of emerging challenge in pursuing ethics governance, the participants reached a consensus to shape the future of ethical policing through strengthened cross-boundary coordination, collaboration, and a collective commitment among international agencies.

Mr Chan remarked that police mandates are not only granted by law, but built by the trust of the people being served. In a world of increasing complexity, trust cannot be assumed. It must be earned every single day through actions, transparency and accountability.

The Director of the Office of Internal Oversight of INTERPOL, Mr Eugênio Ricas, expressed his appreciation to the HKPF for providing an international platform that facilitates cross-border dialogue and cooperation. He noted that the Roundtable demonstrated HK’s proactive role as a key hub for international policing collaboration. Consuls and liaison officers from various countries, including Consul of the Consulate General of Indonesia in Hong Kong, Ms Yuliana Ratih Damayanti, Liaison Officer of the Netherlands and Co-ordinator of the Foreign Law Enforcement Community, Mr Adnane Makrani, andConsul of Royal Thai Consulate-General, Hong Kong, Mr Jarupatra Rattanaseri, also remarked that the discussions offered new insights into the interrelationship between ethics governance and financial prudence.

The HKPF will continue to leverage Hong Kong's role as a "super connector" through various international policing platforms, including INTERPOL, to further strengthen collaboration with law enforcement agencies across different countries and regions, working together to safeguard global and regional security. Meanwhile, the HKPF remains steadfast in upholding integrity as the cornerstone of law enforcement and in preserving public trust as the foundation of organisational excellence. The HKPF is committed to continuous improvement and professionalism, ensuring the city's long-term stability and prosperity.

Hong Kong Police Force hosts International Roundtable on Ethics Governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Police Force hosts International Roundtable on Ethics Governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Police Force hosts International Roundtable on Ethics Governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Police Force hosts International Roundtable on Ethics Governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Police Force hosts International Roundtable on Ethics Governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Incoming passenger convicted and jailed for possession of duty-not-paid cigarettes

An incoming passenger was sentenced to 29 days of imprisonment by the Fanling Magistrates' Courts today (May 23) for possessing duty-not-paid cigarettes and failing to declare them to Customs officers, in contravention of Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (DCO).

Customs officers intercepted the incoming 58-year-old male passenger at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point yesterday (May 22) and seized 1 981 sticks of duty-not-paid cigarettes from him. The estimated market value of the seized cigarettes was about $8,100, and the duty potential was about $6,500. He was subsequently arrested.

Customs welcomes the sentence, noting that even a first-time offender may still be imprisoned. The custodial sentence has imposed a considerable deterrent effect and reflects the seriousness of the offences. Members of the public should not defy the law.

Customs reminds members of the public that under the DCO, cigarettes are dutiable goods to which the DCO applies. Any person who imports, deals with, possesses, sells or buys illicit cigarettes commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years.

Members of the public may report any suspected illicit cigarette activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Incoming passenger convicted and jailed for possession of duty-not-paid cigarettes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases