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.

About 100 attendees from about 30 jurisdictions joined the Asia & Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors, stressing the significance of innovation and collaboration in the evolving digital landscape.

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.