Hong Kong Customs detects case of precious metals and stones dealer carrying out specified transactions without registration

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (October 7) detected a case which involved a local company that conducted transactions of value-adding work on precious metals and stones with each transaction value exceeding HK$120,000 without a registration under the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime. The sole proprietor of the company was arrested.

The investigation is ongoing. The arrested person has been released on bail pending further investigation.

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202410/08/P2024100800393.htm?fontSize=1

Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) Regulations

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Gazettal of United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulation 2024

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Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulation

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Hong Kong Customs to publicise Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime at jewellery exhibition

Hong Kong Customs will set up a booth at the Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW), to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), from tomorrow (September 18) for five consecutive days to publicise the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime (the Regime), and will provide on-site counter services to assist non-Hong Kong dealers in submitting cash transaction reports during their participation in the exhibition.

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202409/17/P2024091700457.htm?fontSize=1

Hong Kong Customs to publicise Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime at jewellery exhibition

Hong Kong Customs will set up a booth at the Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW), to be held at the AsiaWorld-Expo, from tomorrow (September 16) for five consecutive days to publicise the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime (the Regime), and will provide on-site counter services to assist non-Hong Kong dealers in submitting cash transaction reports during their participation in the exhibition.

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202409/15/P2024091500482.htm?fontSize=1

Code of Practice on the Identity Card Number and Other Personal Identifiers: Compliance Guide for Data Users (For Category B Registrant)

https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7131_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Hong Kong Customs detects case of precious metals and stones dealer carrying out specified transactions without registration

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September 11) detected a case which involved a local company that conducted transactions of diamonds and precious products with each transaction value exceeding HK$120,000 without a registration under the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime. A director of the company was arrested.

An investigation is ongoing. The arrested person has been released on bail pending further investigation

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202409/12/P2024091200562.htm?fontSize=1

Hong Kong Customs to publicise Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime at watch fair

Hong Kong Customs will set up a booth at the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair (HKWCF), to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), from tomorrow (September 3) for five consecutive days to publicise the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime, and will provide on-site counter services to assist non-Hong Kong dealers in submitting cash transaction reports during their participation in the fair.

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202409/02/P2024090200454.htm?fontSize=1

Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation and United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance
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Hong Kong Customs detects case of precious metals and stones dealer carrying out specified transactions without registration

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 20) detected a case which involved a local watch company that conducted transactions of precious products with each transaction value exceeding HK$120,000 without a registration under the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime. The sole director of the company was arrested.

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202408/21/P2024082100454.htm?fontSize=1

Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019

https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7111_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism Systems with Risk-based Approach (For Category B Registrant)
https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7121_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Statements issued by the Financial Action Task Force
https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7121_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Gazettal of United Nations Sanctions (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action-Iran) (Amendment) Regulation 2024
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Gazettal of United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2024

https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7111_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Hong Kong Customs detects case of non-registered precious metals and stones dealer carrying out specified transactions

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (May 28) detected a case which involved a local company that conducted diamond transactions with total value of each transaction exceeding HK$120,000 without a registration under the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime. Two persons suspected to be connected with the case were arrested.

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202405/29/P2024052900464.htm?fontSize=1

Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019

https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7111_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Obligations of Category B Registrants

https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7131_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Obligations of Category A Registrants

https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7131_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Hong Kong Customs today (April 26) detected a case that involved a local watch company having conducted cash transactions of precious products with a total value exceeding HK$120,000, while not being a Category B registrant under the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime.

In an investigation conducted today, Customs officers discovered a local watch company, which has already registered as a Category A registrant under the Regime, had carried out several cash transactions with a total value exceeding HK$120,000 in the course of business. The investigation is ongoing and a 41-year-old director of the company is assisting in the investigation.

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202404/26/P2024042600696.htm?fontSize=1

Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation and United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance

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Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulation

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Gazettal of United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2024 & United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2024

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Hong Kong Customs yesterday (March 27) detected a case that involved a local watch company having conducted cash transactions of precious products with a total value exceeding HK$120,000, while not being a Category B registrant under the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime.

In an investigation conducted yesterday, Customs officers discovered a local watch company, who has already registered as a Category A registrant under the Regime, had carried out several cash transactions with a total value exceeding HK$120,000 in the course of business. The investigation is ongoing and a 33-year-old director of the company is assisting in the investigation.

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202403/28/P2024032800243.htm?fontSize=1

Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulation
https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7111_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Statements issued by the Financial Action Task Force
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Hong Kong Customs detects a case involving a non-registered precious metals and stones dealer carrying out a specified transaction during the jewellery exhibition

Hong Kong Customs detected a case which involved a local company having conducted a transaction of precious stones with total value above HK$120,000 without a registration during the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show held at AsiaWorld-Expo between February 27 and March 2. The investigation is ongoing and three arrested persons have been released on bail pending further investigation.

This is the first case effected by Hong Kong Customs after the end of the nine-month transitional period for registration (i.e. April to December 2023) under the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime (the Regime).

https://www.customs.gov.hk/en/customs-announcement/press-release/index_id_4097.html?p=1&y=&m=

Hong Kong Customs publicises Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime at jewellery exhibition

Hong Kong Customs will set up a booth at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), from tomorrow (February 29) for five consecutive days, to publicise the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime, and will provide on-site counter services to assist non-Hong Kong dealers in submitting a cash transaction report during their participation in the exhibition.

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202402/28/P2024022800460.htm?fontSize=1

Hong Kong Customs publicises Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime at precious stone exhibition

Hong Kong Customs will set up a booth at the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, to be held at AsiaWorld-Expo from tomorrow (February 27) for five consecutive days, to publicise the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime, and will provide on-site counter services to assist non-Hong Kong dealers in submitting a cash transaction report during their participation in the exhibition.

https://www.customs.gov.hk/en/customs-announcement/press-release/index_id_4087.html?p=1&y=&m=

Gazettal of United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) Regulation (Amendment) Regulation 2024
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Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of Congo) Regulation 2019
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Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation and United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance
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Gazettal of United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2024
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Gazettal of United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2024
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Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation and United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance

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Updates relating to the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation, United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance and United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulation

https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7111_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Transitional period for registration under Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime has ended

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202401/01/P2023123100188.htmen

Gazettal of United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulation 2020 (Amendment) Regulation 2023
https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7111_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) Regulation
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Updates relating to United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance
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Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation
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STATEMENTS ISSUED BY THE FINANCIAL ACTION TASK FORCE
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Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of Congo) Regulation 2019
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Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) Regulation
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Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019
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Hong Kong Customs establishes Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Sector Advisory Group

Hong Kong Customs today (October 6) announced the establishment of the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Sector Advisory Group, and held the inaugural ceremony of the first term of the Advisory Group at the Customs Headquarters Building. The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho, officiated at the ceremony and presented appointment certificates to 18 non-official members from the precious metals and stone industry. Representatives from various trade associations also attended the ceremony.

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202310/06/P2023100600246.htm?fontSize=1

Gazettal of United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2023

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Hong Kong Customs publicises Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime at jewellery exhibition


Hong Kong Customs will set up a booth at the Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW), to be held at the AsiaWorld-Expo, from tomorrow (September 18) for five consecutive days to publicise the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime, and will provide on-site counter services to assist non-Hong Kong dealers in submitting a cash transaction report during their participation in the exhibition.

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202309/17/P2023091700400.htm?fontSize=1

Hong Kong Customs publicises Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime at watch fair


Hong Kong Customs will set up a booth at the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair (HKWCF), to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), from tomorrow (September 5) for five consecutive days to publicise the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime, and will provide on-site counter services to assist non-Hong Kong dealers in submitting a cash transaction report during their participation in the fair.

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202309/04/P2023090400497.htm?fontSize=1

Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulation
https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7111_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation and United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance
https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7111_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Statements issued by the Financial Action Task Force
https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7121_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulation
https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7111_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation and United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance

https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7111_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

Gazettal of United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2023 and updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019

https://www.drs.customs.gov.hk/information/7111_circularsAndPublications?request_locale=en

The revised Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (For Category B Registrants Dealing in Precious Metals and Stones) was published under Government Notice No. 3114 in Gazette No. 21 Volume 27 on 25 May 2023. The revised Guideline shall become effective on 1 June 2023 and shall supersede the previous version of the Guideline (April 2023).

https://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20232721/egn202327213114.pdf

Updates relating to United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation and United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance

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Hong Kong Customs announces implementation arrangement of Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime

The Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) announced that the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime (the Regime) has come into effect on April 1, 2023, and applications for registration will be accepted.

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202303/31/P2023033100292.htm?fontSize=1