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Our case studies contain analysis and discussion points for users to better understand the legal provisions. They also provide suggestions on how to prevent corruption, fraud and malpractices.

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The loan Clark: facing temptation
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Louis, a manager of the loans department of a bank, was tempted by an offer from his client to help increase his loan and credit facilities.
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Even if a bribe is not honoured, an offence is still committed
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Ken applied for a loan from a bank through a consultant firm. The director of the consultant firm falsely claimed that the bank manager had asked for a commission in approving Ken’s application and pocketed the money paid by Ken.
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Loans and auditing
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Adam, who worked in the audit department of a deposit-taking company, was requested by the manager of the loans department to assist in recommending a loan to his uncle. He was offered some company’s shares in return.
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Bribery outside Hong Kong may still constitute an offence
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Daniel, a senior credit officer of a bank, conducted a site inspection with his supervisor at a customer’s factory in Guangdong. When they suspected that a bogus transaction might be involved, the factory owner offered each of them an expensive watch.
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Unauthorised commission in custody of another person
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Nelson, a bank manager, accepted commission via his wife from a director of a trading company for providing assistance in approving Letters of Credit.
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