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Hong Kong ex-regulator charged with unauthorized access to SFC files

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A former manager in Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) enforcement division has been charged with 12 counts of unauthorized access to a computer system. The charges stem from allegations that the individual accessed confidential case files and licensee data between December 2020 and December 2024. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) brought the charges, which fall under the Crimes Ordinance for obtaining access with dishonest intent. AI

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Hong Kong ex-regulator charged with unauthorized access to SFC files

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Danny Mok ·

    Hong Kong ex-regulator manager charged over unauthorised access to confidential files

    Hong Kong’s corruption watchdog has charged a former financial regulator manager with unauthorised access to the internal computer system to view confidential case files and licensee data. Tong Ka-lei, 39, who previously worked in the enforcement division of the Securities and Fu…

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