LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: PACIFIC RIM SECURITY

UNCLAS HONG KONG 002278 SIPDIS DEPT FOR EAP/CM, EAP/RSP JAMESON DEBOSE, DRL E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PHUM MARR HK SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: PACIFIC RIM SECURITY CONFERENCE, JANUARY 10-15, 2009 REF: STATE 34981 ¶1. (U) This is an action cable. See Paragraph 2. ¶2. (U) Action request: Please verify whether the Department possesses any credible information the individual listed below engaged in acts that constitute gross violations of human rights. The individual is a candidate for the Pacific Rim Security Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii from January 10-15, 2009. ¶3. (U) Participant - See below for the required information regarding the particpant. Name: WONG, Chi Hung (Tony) DOB: 17/April/1959 POB: Hong Kong SAR Gender: Male Unit: Hong Kong Police Force, Police Tactical Unit Rank: Chief Superintendnet ¶4. (U) U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong has reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the above unit(s),or individuals. ¶5. (U) Point of contact for AMCONSUL Hong Kong is Lisa Tam, TamLY@state.gov, 852-2841-2139. MARUT