eNews
The “No Consent Regime” of Hong Kong Police Upheld by CFA
When investigating scam, fraud or deception cases, the Hong Kong Commissioner of Police (“CP”) may issue Letters of No Consent (“LNCs”) to banks regarding their dealing with property which is suspected to be proceeds of an offence. The practice is useful to assist victims of fraud to recover the defrauded monies. However, this operational practice of CP in issuing and maintaining LNCs to banks was challenged in the case of Tam Sze Leung and Others v Commissioner of Police [2024] HKCFA 8....