Hong Kong Customs and University Collaborate on Anti-Money Laundering Workshop

According to Odaily, a workshop titled 'Regional Anti-Money Laundering Capacity Building: New Challenges in the Traditional and Digital Era' was held from June 9 to June 12, organized by Hong Kong Customs and the University of Hong Kong. This event follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two entities at an international forum on combating money laundering and transnational organized crime in December last year. The workshop aimed to enhance the capabilities of customs officials in tackling money laundering, with a particular focus on the trends and risks associated with virtual assets. Hong Kong Customs is reportedly collaborating with the University of Hong Kong to develop a digital tool designed to track cryptocurrency transactions involved in suspected money laundering schemes.