DCCC518/2024

### 案件基本資料 - 案件名稱：香港特別行政區 訴 申恩荣 - 法院：區域法院 (DC) - 法官：葉佐文 - 判決日期：2025年1月23日 ### 案情摘要 被告人申恩荣參與一宗典型的電話騙案，扮演「跑腿」角色。他受內地人士指使，多次冒充內地或香港公安，向兩名受害人（鄭女士及馮女士）出示偽造委任證，並收取共計港幣 331,000 元的現金。其中部分款項被存入比特幣帳戶，被告人則獲取少量報酬。在第三次企圖收取款項時，被告人被警方監控遞送行動截獲。 ### 核心法律爭議 本案的核心 legal issue 在於對被告人處理及企圖處理從可公訴罪行得益之財產的量刑。控方根據《有組織及嚴重罪行條例》第 27(2) 條申請加刑，理由是電話騙案普遍程度高且對社區損害嚴重。辯方則強調被告人年僅 21 歲、無前科、學業優異且已全數賠償受害人，請求減刑。 ### 判決理由 法官在量刑時參考了 HKSAR v Yun Kwok Keung 及 HKSAR v Boma 等 precedent，考慮洗黑錢罪行的金額、前置罪行性質、被告人角色（跑腿）及報酬。法官認為被告人出示偽造證件增加了罪行嚴重性，但及時認罪及全數賠償是顯著的減刑因素。針對控方的加刑申請，法官同意加刑約四分之一，以反映該類罪行對社會的影響。 ### 引用案例與條文 引用 HKSAR v Yun Kwok Keung [2012] 1 HKLRD 197 確立金額與刑期的基準；HKSAR v Boma [2012] 2 HKLRD 33 關於洗黑錢量刑需考慮的綜合因素；以及 HKSAR v Kwok Wing Tung (DCCC 886/2023) 作為量刑參考。 ### 裁決與命令 被告人承認三項控罪。法官就第二及第四項控罪分別判處 19 個月，第六項控罪判處 20 個月。考慮到總刑期原則，部分刑期分期執行，其餘同期執行，最終總刑期為 24 個月。同時頒令入票賠償受害人共港幣 331,000 元。 ### 判決啟示 本案顯示法院在處理洗黑錢案件時，會將「全數賠償」視為重要的減刑因素，但同時會透過 statutory provision（如 OSCO 第 27(2) 條）對社會普遍性高的騙案類洗黑錢罪行採取加刑措施。 --- ### 免責聲明 本摘要由人工智能自動生成，內容可能存在錯誤或遺漏，僅供參考，不構成法律意見。如需法律建議，請諮詢合資格律師。### Case Details - Case Name: HKSAR v Shen Enrong - Court: District Court (DC) - Judge: Ip Cho Man - Date of Judgment: 23 January 2025 ### Factual Background The defendant, Shen Enrong, acted as a 'money mule' in a telephone scam operation. Acting on instructions from mainland individuals, he impersonated police officers and used forged credentials to collect cash from two victims. He successfully collected HKD 331,000, which was partially converted into Bitcoin. He was arrested during a controlled delivery operation while attempting to collect a further sum of HKD 255,000. ### Key Legal Issues The primary legal issue concerned the appropriate sentencing for dealing with and attempting to deal with proceeds of an indictable offence. The prosecution sought an upward departure from sentencing norms under Section 27(2) of the OSCO, citing the prevalence and community harm of telephone scams. The defense argued for leniency based on the defendant's age, lack of prior convictions, academic potential, and full restitution. ### Ratio Decidendi The judge applied sentencing principles for money laundering, considering the total amount involved, the nature of the predicate offence, and the defendant's role. While the use of forged police IDs aggravated the offence, the judge granted a one-third reduction for the early guilty plea and a further 5-month reduction for full restitution. The judge accepted the prosecution's application for an upward adjustment of approximately 25% to reflect the societal impact of such crimes. ### Key Precedents & Statutes Cited HKSAR v Yun Kwok Keung [2012] 1 HKLRD 197 for amount-based benchmarks; HKSAR v Boma [2012] 2 HKLRD 33 for comprehensive factors in money laundering sentencing; and HKSAR v Kwok Wing Tung (DCCC 886/2023) as a comparative case. ### Decision & Orders The defendant pleaded guilty to three charges. The judge sentenced him to 19 months for counts 2 and 4, and 20 months for count 6. Applying the principle of totality, the final sentence was set at 24 months' imprisonment. An order for full restitution of HKD 331,000 to the victims was also made. ### Key Takeaways The judgment highlights that while full restitution and a guilty plea significantly mitigate sentences, the court will still apply statutory enhancements under the OSCO to deter the widespread prevalence of telephone-scam-related money laundering. --- ### Disclaimer This summary is AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. It is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified lawyer for professional legal advice.