Conference in HK explores methods to combat IT crimes

Officials vowed on Thursday to explore effective methods to combat digital crime, highlighting the importance of global collaboration as well as innovative and effective prosecution work. Addressing the conference, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu explained the role of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's legal sector in safeguarding residents amid the swiftly evolving landscape of information technology crimes. Emphasizing Hong Kong's unwavering commitment to combating cybercrime, Lee underscored the paramount importance of securing cyber infrastructure to tackle technology-related crimes, both in the city and globally. Also attending the event, Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok reiterated the emphasis of Hong Kong's legal community on international cooperation. Through this event, he said he anticipates Hong Kong leveraging collective efforts among various jurisdictions to further enhance international cooperation in crime prevention, specifically advancing collaboration in evidence collection, tracking, seizing and forfeiting proceeds from serious crimes, prosecuting sophisticated criminals and streamlining international cooperation procedures.