Commissioner of Police attends Global Fraud Summit 2026 (with photos)
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Co-organised by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and INTERPOL, the summit brought together representatives from law enforcement agencies, international organisations, the private sector and academia from around the world to engage in in-depth discussions on combating cross-border fraud, international co-operation, and the use of technology to counter fraud, with a view to building consensus and collectively addressing the increasingly complex global fraud threats. The national delegation was led by the Deputy Director General of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ministry of Public Security, Mr Zhu Lei. Members of the delegation included representatives from the Ministry of Public Security, the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), and the Macao Judiciary Police.
Mr Chow was invited as a guest speaker of a forum on public-private collaboration alongside representatives from the UNODC, European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, and a cryptocurrency analytics firm. At the forum, Mr Chow gave a detailed overview of the various collaborative initiatives established by the HKPF in recent years to combat fraud, including the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC), the Anti-Deception Alliance, "Scameter", etc. He also cited related enforcement accomplishments and statistics to demonstrate the Police's effectiveness in preventing and tackling scams, and intercepting crime proceeds. The other speakers at the forum noted that the HKPF's measures on this front are valuable to share and promote internationally. The speakers unanimously agreed that co-operation across all sectors of society is essential to effectively curb fraudulent activities.
At another panel discussion of the summit, Chief Superintendent of Police Commercial Crime Bureau, Mr Wong Chun-yue, shared Hong Kong's successful experience in establishing the ADCC, outlining the challenges and opportunities encountered from its inception to its expansion. He also discussed with other panelists on how anti-deception centres worldwide can adapt to evolving fraud tactics by continuously developing and gradually expanding their functions, such as enhancing data analysis and cross-sector collaboration. He noted that through sharing the HKPF's forward‑looking strategies, could assist other countries/regions in carrying out more efficient anti‑fraud work.
At the summit, the national delegation showcased the country's significant achievements in combating and curbing telecom and online fraud in recent years, including the successful dismantling of the four major organised telecom fraud syndicates through collaboration with Southeast Asian partners. As part of the national delegation, the HKPF fully supported the nation's anti-fraud efforts and actively promoted the relevant achievements, thereby contributing to consolidating the country's leadership in international law enforcement efforts.
Mr Chow stated that the summit brought together senior officials of law enforcement officials across the globe, providing the HKPF with an international platform to exchange experiences with partners, whilst supporting the nation's effort to establish a global anti‑fraud alliance. The HKPF will continue to promote innovative measures and align with national strategies to work alongside the international community to tackle challenges posed by cross‑border fraud, and spare no effort in protecting the public's property, and safeguarding Hong Kong's social stability and financial order.
Mr Chow will conclude his visit and depart for Hong Kong on March 18 (Vienna time).
Ends/Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Issued at HKT 14:30
Issued at HKT 14:30
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