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【“Professional Development Programme on Unmasking Hidden Wealth: Strengthening Investigations into Illicit Enrichment” Concludes Successfully✅】 35 anti-corruption and law enforcement experts from 19 jurisdictions completed the “Professional Development Programme on Unmasking Hidden Wealth: Strengthening Investigations into Illicit Enrichment” last week (September 16). Speaking at the closing ceremony of the programme, ICAC Commissioner Mr Woo Ying-ming encouraged participants to continue supporting each other in the fight against corruption, apply what they have learned in practice, inspire their teams and stay connected after the completion of the programme. Jointly organised by the ICAC, the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities, the course focused on the exchange and application of investigation skills and experience on illicit enrichment. Directorate officers and forensic accountants from the Commission, alongside with speakers from international organisations, academics and industry experts were invited to share their professional knowledge. The course also featured a four-day study tour to Guangzhou, during which participants visited law enforcement agency and large enterprises. In Hong Kong, they also visited the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the former North Kowloon Magistracy and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. These visits provided participants with insights into Hong Kong’s legislative framework and measures for preventing the laundering of crime proceeds from gambling. Corruption knows no boundaries, and international collaboration is vital in combating it. The ICAC will continue to develop tailored anti-corruption training programmes for organisations and counterparts to further strengthen global efforts against corruption. #ICAC #HKIAAC #UNODC #ProfessionalDevelopmentProgramme #CombatIllicitEnrichment @UNODC

【Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption’s International Training Programme – Legislative Council Exchange Activity】 The “Professional Development Programme on Unmasking Hidden Wealth: Strengthening Investigations into Illicit Enrichment”, jointly organised by the ICAC, the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption (HKIAAC), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) commenced last week (September 7) and has been progressing smoothly. 35 graft-fighters and law enforcers from 19 jurisdictions have not only exchanged anti-corruption experiences through thematic workshops, but also conducted visits to different institutions in Hong Kong to learn more about Hong Kong’s legal framework. Yesterday (September 14), ICAC Deputy Commissioner Mr Ricky Yau Shu-chun led the participants on a visit to the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, where they met with Hon Dennis Leung Tsz-wing, MH, Hon Tang Ka-piu, BBS, JP, Prof Hon Lau Chi-pang, SBS, JP, Hon Carmen Kan Wai-mun, JP, Hon Erik Yim Kong, JP, Hon Chan Cho-kwon, PMSM, Hon Chris Ip Ngo-tung, BBS, JP and Dr Hon Thomas So Shiu-tsun, JP from the Panel on Security. Participants were briefed on Hong Kong’s legislative framework, council procedures and their role in overseeing the ICAC. During the session, participants raised questions about how the Legislative Council approves the ICAC’s budget and evaluates the effectiveness of using public funds. Both sides engaged in meaningful exchanges on how the Legislative Council works together with the ICAC in fighting corruption. This 10-day course will continue to provide opportunities for participants to exchange views with forensic accountants of the Commission, academics and industry experts, gaining deeper insights into professional knowledge such as illicit enrichment investigation, asset tracing and emerging financial crime trends. #ICAC #HKIAAC #UNODC #ProfessionalDevelopmentProgramme #CombatIllicitEnrichment @UNODC