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Abstract:A surge in digital asset crime prompts the Hong Kong Police Advisory Group to call for a regulatory system and public awareness initiatives.
The Hong Kong Technology Crime Police Advisory Group has raised concerns about a major increase in digital asset-related crime, advocating the adoption of a legal framework to address such dangers. With roughly $550 million in such crimes in 2023, the need for strong actions is clear.
According to police statistics, the number of Web3-related crimes increased from 2,336 in 2022 to over 3,415 in 2023, with fraud accounting for a whopping 90% of these incidents. The advisory committee, which is made up of 12 technology industry specialists, recently conducted its sixth meeting to discuss the deteriorating situation.
The group divided these offenses into two groups. The first employs complex ways to mislead victims into moving anonymized digital assets into criminals' wallets, making it harder for authorities to track down the culprits owing to the inherent anonymity of cryptocurrencies. The second category comprises fraudulent investment schemes that take advantage of the rising popularity of bitcoin investing.
This increase in criminality has harmed public view of blockchain and Web3 technologies, making them associated with unlawful activity. To overcome this stigma, the advisory committee underlines the need of raising public knowledge regarding the proper usage of digital assets.
The organization also pushes for the development of a comprehensive regulatory framework to assist in identifying and mitigating the dangers associated with digital asset-related crimes. Such a solution would not only improve security, but would also encourage the legal growth of the blockchain and Web3 businesses in a compliant way.
The Hong Kong Technology Crime Police Advisory Group, which was formed in 2022, has been in the vanguard of combating technology-related crimes. Their latest cautions underline the crucial need of law enforcement, regulatory authorities, and the general public working together to combat the increasing flood of digital asset-related crimes.
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