Are Hong Kong foreign exchange firms secure enough?
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Following a recent robbery of 51 million yen from two Japanese currency exchange company employees in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, questions have arisen regarding the security of foreign exchange practices. The incident involved a planned exchange of 190 million yen at a local remittance shop, with police arresting six suspects, including one of the victims allegedly involved in the plot. Industry insiders confirm that large cash exchanges between local and overseas money changers are common, often occurring when a company needs to replenish its stock of a particular currency. These exchanges can involve staff members carrying significant sums of cash into Hong Kong from places like Dubai or India. The South China Morning Post is examining the regulations and practices surrounding this trade in light of the robbery.
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