BRIEFING
SANIMAN
Points to Make:
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Welcome opportunity to put our concerns directly to the Ministry of Justice.
- HMG sets high priority on pursuing case against Saniman : largest international banking fraud ever prosecuted, and most significant prosecution ever launched in Hong Kong
Co-accused directors Shamsudin sentenced to 10 years imprisonment and Osman has recently been sentenced to imprisonment. Only [?] Saniman has so far escaped justice.
Important to contest public perception that Saniman able to avoid trial in Hong Kong due to wealth and ability to misuse the system. Danger that this perception will serve to undermine public confidence in the proper administration of justice.
- Also of greatest importance that Hong Kong system of financial control/regulation be seen to be working impartially by citizens of the territory and the world at large.
Absolutely vital that international business confidence not be undermined, particularly in period leading up to 1997.
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Lengthy proceedings seeking extradition in French courts. Second application approved and challenge in the Cour de Cassation dismissed.
Hard
to understand
Utter dismay at refusal of Ministry of Justice to permit extradition.
Reasons for refusal perplexing and unconvincing. [Wonder if there is a hidden agenda or true reasons which have not been revealed].
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