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I need to to apply for a civil injunction order in the Court

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I need to to apply for a civil injunction order in the Court of First Instance in Hong Kong. I live in Perth and need to have this done ASAP whilst incurring minimum cost.
Colin

Submitted: 3 years ago.
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Expert:  Sydney-Lawyer replied 3 years ago.

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you will need to contact a Solicitor in Hong Kong and have them appear for you.

You can contact the Law Society of Hong Kong and get a referral to a Solicitor.

http://www.hklawsoc.org.hk/pub_e/default.asp

Alternative you can speak to one of the international Law Firms that have offices here in Australia and also in Hong Kong

Here are a few

http://www.bakermckenzie.com/Australia/

http://www.aar.com.au/offices/index.htm

http://www.mallesons.com/our_firm/5501519W.htm

I hope this is of assistance


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Customer: replied 3 years ago.

Thank you for your answer - before I go to the expense of engaging a lawyer are you able to assist with one more point?

Background: I got involved with online investment in gold options and it turned out to be a scam. I made a complaint to the HK police who at the time were investigating a person for boiler room activities and they had frozen his bank account - one of the accounts that I had trasnferred money into. I provided the HK Police with lots of documentation evidence over a period of months and they have subsequently laid charges and the matter will be heard in court in HK. I may be called on to appear as a witness.

I want to avoid the expense of mounting a civil case (I do not have the money - lost US$39K to this scam) and hope to apply to the courts to have my funds returned from the frozen account in the event the fraud charges are proven. The Police are unable to become involved in recovery for me and if I do not act the frozen funds will become the property of the government.

What should I do? I would be happy to pay some of the frozen funds towards recovery if I could get a lawyer to handle it pro bono - is this a possibility?

Thanks for your answer. Colin

Expert:  Sydney-Lawyer replied 3 years ago.

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In Australia when there is a matter where funds have been stolen the Criminal Court can make an order for the money stolen to be returned t the victims.

I am not sure if this is the case in HK. You may be best to speak to a Solicitor that can advise you on the Criminal process in HK and if you can seek an order for compensation like this.

Also you may think about speak to the ACCC here about the scam. I understand that there is an international Sting going on at the moment and they may be able to assist you. Australian Law enforcement is also involed

http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/693900

I hope this is of assistance

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Customer: replied 3 years ago.

Thanks for your reply - I had already contacted the local Fraud squad here in Perth and they were not interested because of the amount involved. I will make contact with the ACCC and also seek advice from a Solicitor regarding the process in HK.

I will accept your answer and authorise the payment.

Colin

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