Hong Kong Police Commissioner Attends Conference in Netherlands, Visits Switzerland
Hong Kong Police Commissioner Siu Chak-yee attended the 19th Pearls in Policing Conference in The Hague, Netherlands, and visited Zurich, Switzerland, to exchange with local law enforcement agencies. This is a rare European exchange for a top Hong Kong police official since the 2019 anti-extradition protests.
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(Central News Agency reporter Zhang Qian, Hong Kong 12th) Hong Kong Police Commissioner Siu Chak-yee recently attended the 19th Pearls in Policing Conference in The Hague, Netherlands, and visited Zurich, Switzerland, to exchange with local law enforcement agencies. This is one of the few exchange activities by a top Hong Kong police official in Europe since the 2019 anti-extradition protests in Hong Kong.
According to a police department announcement today, Siu attended the conference from the 7th to the 9th (The Hague time) and visited Zurich from the 10th to the 11th (Zurich time).
The announcement stated that the theme of the 19th Pearls in Policing Conference was "Law Enforcement Leadership in a New Era," with representatives from law enforcement agencies, academics, and international organizations from 18 countries and regions attending. Siu discussed the challenges facing police work and how relevant institutions and personnel can respond to these challenges.
In Switzerland, Siu visited the Money Laundering Reporting Office (MROS) and met with officials including MROS head Anton Brönnimann, Swiss Federal Police Economic Crime Division head Yanick Favre, Swiss Interpol National Central Bureau head Charles Marchon, and Zurich Cantonal Police Economic Crime Division head Tanja Fuchs.
According to the announcement, the two sides had in-depth exchanges on cooperation in the field of financial investigation, focusing particularly on asset tracing work, including fund flow analysis, virtual asset tracing, and public-private partnerships, as well as exploring feasible directions for strengthening intelligence exchange and professional collaboration.
The two sides also exchanged views on combating cross-border money laundering, enhancing law enforcement effectiveness, and addressing challenges from new financial technology crimes. Both sides expressed hope that through continued exchanges and cooperation, they could jointly enhance their ability to combat economic and financial crimes and safeguard the security and stability of the international financial system.
Siu returned to Hong Kong today.
Following the end of the anti-extradition protests and the implementation of the Hong Kong national security law, several former Hong Kong police commissioners, including Tang Bing-keung and Siu Chak-yee, have been sanctioned by the United States.
Earlier reports indicated that the US House Select Committee on China had publicly called on the US Secretary of State to consider adding Siu to the sanctions list. (Editor: Zhu Jianling) 1150612
According to a police department announcement today, Siu attended the conference from the 7th to the 9th (The Hague time) and visited Zurich from the 10th to the 11th (Zurich time).
The announcement stated that the theme of the 19th Pearls in Policing Conference was "Law Enforcement Leadership in a New Era," with representatives from law enforcement agencies, academics, and international organizations from 18 countries and regions attending. Siu discussed the challenges facing police work and how relevant institutions and personnel can respond to these challenges.
In Switzerland, Siu visited the Money Laundering Reporting Office (MROS) and met with officials including MROS head Anton Brönnimann, Swiss Federal Police Economic Crime Division head Yanick Favre, Swiss Interpol National Central Bureau head Charles Marchon, and Zurich Cantonal Police Economic Crime Division head Tanja Fuchs.
According to the announcement, the two sides had in-depth exchanges on cooperation in the field of financial investigation, focusing particularly on asset tracing work, including fund flow analysis, virtual asset tracing, and public-private partnerships, as well as exploring feasible directions for strengthening intelligence exchange and professional collaboration.
The two sides also exchanged views on combating cross-border money laundering, enhancing law enforcement effectiveness, and addressing challenges from new financial technology crimes. Both sides expressed hope that through continued exchanges and cooperation, they could jointly enhance their ability to combat economic and financial crimes and safeguard the security and stability of the international financial system.
Siu returned to Hong Kong today.
Following the end of the anti-extradition protests and the implementation of the Hong Kong national security law, several former Hong Kong police commissioners, including Tang Bing-keung and Siu Chak-yee, have been sanctioned by the United States.
Earlier reports indicated that the US House Select Committee on China had publicly called on the US Secretary of State to consider adding Siu to the sanctions list. (Editor: Zhu Jianling) 1150612
FAQ
Why did Siu Chak-yee visit the Netherlands and Switzerland?
To attend an international policing conference and discuss strengthening cooperation on financial crime with Swiss authorities.
What is the significance of this visit?
It is a rare official European engagement for a top Hong Kong police official since the 2019 anti-extradition protests.
What topics were discussed in the meetings?
Asset tracing, virtual asset tracing, anti-money laundering, and intelligence exchange.