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The papers then went to the Minister of Justice who decided a year later to overturn the extradition decision on the grounds that some of the offences were not extradition crimes, and that on the others, the second request disclosed no new elements in the case.
6. The British and Hong Kong Governments wish to express their serious concern at the apparent conflict between the ruling of the French courts and subsequent decision of the Ministry of Justice.
7. The case concerns one of the most serious frauds on a bank ever reported. The corrupt advantages offered and received by bank officials are on an unprecedented scale. The case is a matter of considerable public concern in Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong authorities therefore attach the greatest importance to bringing those involved to justice.
8.
In these circumstances the British Government acting on behalf of the Government of Hong Kong requests the cooperation and support of the French Government in having its Gracious Request, ("recours gracieux"), fully considered by the pertinent authorities.
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