Name Withheld

Member’s name: Name withheld
Date of Hearing: 8 September 2026
Division: Hong Kong
Tribunal: Disciplinary

On 8 September 2026 the Disciplinary Tribunal found the Member breached CPA Australia’s 11 May 2022 Constitution (“the Constitution”) in that they had:

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“committed, participated in or been involved with an Adverse Event” as defined in Article 76(i) of the Constitution as having “pleaded guilty to, or was found guilty of (either without conviction or with a final conviction), any offence (criminal or otherwise, but excluding any offence relating to traffic infringement) before any Court in any jurisdiction, which in the Board’s reasonable opinion, is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s standing or reputation” in relation to his guilty plea and subsequent conviction in respect of the offence of Possession of Part I Poison contrary to sections 23(1), 33(1) and 34 of the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance Cap. 138 laws of Hong Kong in Case No. KT/818/25 on 8 August 2025.

Particulars

On 8 March 2026, the Member was found in possession of a total of 13 cartridges containing nicotine, being a Part I Poison within the meaning of the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance (Cap. 138), Laws of Hong Kong and was arrested by officers of the Hong Kong Police Force. On 8 August 2025 the Member pleaded guilty to the charge before the Kwun Tong Magistrates’ Court and was fined HK$6000. 

Decision

The Member attended the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing and admitted the Complaint. 
The Disciplinary Tribunal considered the evidence before it and found the Complaint sustained.  

Penalty and Conditions

The Disciplinary Tribunal took into account the Member’s self-disclosure, his co-operation and open and forthright submissions. It also considered the Member’s early guilty plea, expression of genuine remorse and that he has sought professional medical help to cease nicotine use. The offence did not involve dishonesty, fraud, deception, or any conduct directed at clients, employers, or the public in a professional capacity and imposed the following penalty:

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• Admonishment.

Costs:

The Member was ordered to pay CPA Australia’s costs of A$6,600.