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Hong Kong law firm drops challenge over files seized in fraud probe

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A Hong Kong law firm, Raymond Lam & Associates, has dropped its court challenge seeking the return of files seized by police. The firm is under investigation for its alleged involvement in a fraud syndicate that pursued excessive claims from minor or fabricated car accidents. Police raided the firm's offices in February, seizing 68 files related to 64 lawsuits, which they believe may involve fraud and the use of false documents. AI

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Hong Kong law firm drops challenge over files seized in fraud probe

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Wong ·

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