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Banks in Hong Kong advised to report security law breaches to police

Critics say guidelines could lead companies to flout the rights of their customers

Banks in Hong Kong have been advised to report any transactions suspected of violating a controversial national security law to police, according to a document released online by the city’s regulator.

The advice, published by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, suggested banks report breaches of the law as they would any violation of money-laundering or terrorist financing regulations. The guidance applies to both local and international lenders in the city.

Beijing imposed the law, which targets crimes such as terrorism, subversion, secessionism and collusion with foreign elements, on Hong Kong in June following pro-democracy protests last year.

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