Z Storm Page #3

Synopsis: This is a story about the biggest financial fraud attempted in Hong Kong, directed at the Government of Hong Kong and involved all 7 million Hong Kong citizens... no one is free from the scheme. Within the four decades of guarding Hong Kong's financial integrity, the ICAC has never come across an opponent so huge and so well organized as in the Z Torrent file... shadowy figures from the underworld of South America, Italy and Europe all ready to plot against the estimated 150 million dollars of Hong Kong citizens' tax money which was pooled in a fund called the WELFARE FUND. High profile chartered accountants, high ranking law enforcers, power lawyers, the super entrepreneurs; they all have their shares of play but none can really grasp the big picture; they are there only for what they desire most. When the wife of an up-rising star Superintendent of police force reported his corruption simply out of bitterness for being ill-treated, little did she know she is about to pull the head st
Genre: Action, Crime
Director(s): David Lam
 
IMDB:
5.3
NOT RATED
Year:
2014
92 min
105 Views


We invest in Z Hedge Fund,

because we believe in their professional team.

According to the Fund's analysis,

the estimated return

for the next 2 years is 8%.

8% of $155

means $1 .2B will go to the needy.

Don't forget,

the $1 .2B does not come

from the taxpayers,

but will be spent on the poor.

How can you guarantee the return of the Fund?

It doesn't matter whether the market

goes up or down,

the Fund will always prove

to have a financial return that's acceptable.

The Sunseeker is the Rolls Royce

of the boating industry.

You can't get any better than this.

This is very nice.

Look over here!

This is the master bedroom.

This is very comfortable.

This is a luxury boat indeed.

It's just $100M, take it if you like it.

Definitely not!

I can't flaunt

a gift like that!

I'm an ex-civil servant,

this is too sensitive.

I can't ride a boat like this.

This is a BVI registered boat,

they can't trace it.

A lot of assets are allegedly held

by offshore companies,

yet they can still be uncovered eventually.

I'm not that greedy.

I know you always play it safe.

That's why my client

opened a Swiss bank account for you,

with $10M USD inside.

As soon as the Z Hedge Fund is listed,

the account number and password

will be sent to you via WeChat.

Cheers!

I should get going.

Where are you going?

Angel missed you,

I arranged for her to come over.

Even if you don't take the boat,

at least spend the night on it.

Have a good time.

I worked with Choi for 30 years.

He did nothing wrong.

I got involved in money laundering,

and got him in trouble.

But I didn't expect to get him killed.

I killed him!

Law Tak Wing's wife had a stroke last year.

He sent her to Switzerland and the U.S.

in a chartered plane,

found her the best doctors,

and spent a lot of money,

but couldn't cure her.

During the financial tsunami,

he lost a fortune in accumulator.

All that glitters is not gold for him.

Because of the news

of the CCF investing in Z Hedge Fund,

the first day of the IPO subscription

has received overwhelming response.

William!

Sir!

The Commissioner called an urgent meeting,

let's talk while we walk.

Yes, Sir!

"Fan Law Pui Fong, Commissioner"

Mrs. Fan!

Yes...

Have a seat!

"Edmond Wai, Head of the Central Policy Unit"

Yes... l see! Bye!

Sorry, that was the Chief Executive

on the phone.

It's alright!

Let's get back to business.

Luk Sir, the Chief Executive read your report.

You're onto Z Hedge Fund?

Yes!

Their operation in the U.S.

has very low transparency.

They offer unusually high interest rate

to attract new capital,

and use the new money as interest

to pay off existing clients.

It's likely they made up the return

from their investments.

If this is true, Z Hedge Fund may go bust.

Do you know the implications

of investigating the Z Hedge Fund?

It means corrupted activities

that will harm public interests.

From the ICAC perspective,

I respect your judgment.

What do you think, Mrs. Fan?

Z Hedge Fund

is more than an anti-corruption issue,

it also raises public concern.

As you all know,

the Chief Executive started the CCF,

as an exercise to improve people's livelihood.

An investigation into Z Hedge Fund,

will stop the CCF from investing its money.

Yu Sir, what do you think?

Mr. Wai, does the Boss want us

to stop the investigation?

No, the Boss respects your opinion.

William, what do you think?

Where there is corruption, there's ICAC.

If there are political considerations

in our investigation,

ICAC will only become a political tool.

Sorry!

I'm just telling

it like I see it.

Luk Sir is right, the investigation must go on.

Z Hedge Fund will be listed in 6 days.

In the meantime, if you find solid proof

to stop them from going public,

that would be best.

If not,

if you catch them after 6 days,

the stock price will plunge.

The money invested by the CCF

will go down the drain.

The media won't let up,

Lufsig will be all over Government Headquarters.

Who will pick up the pieces?

There's no need to disturb Lufsig.

I get the picture...6 days, right?

We close file if we don't find

anything and nobody takes the rap.

If there's nothing else,

I better get back to work.

The clock is ticking, excuse me.

Yu Sir?

Z Storm.

The code name for the operation

will be Z Storm.

I still have another meeting, excuse me.

Mrs. Fan, you have capable men working for you.

Mary!

Nurse, where's my wife?

Someone picked her up.

Something about celebrating the IPO of a fund,

they just left.

Hey you...

Hey...

Hey...

Hey...

Mr. Wu sends his regards.

Mr. Law, what are you talking about?

I did everything you asked me to do,

and signed all those papers.

Why won't you leave my wife alone?

I don't understand.

I'm in a meeting right now,

I'll call you back.

No, let's sort this out, hello?

Damn!

Mr. Law,

your wife went downstairs for a check-up.

Who are you?

ICAC.

Mr. Law, we need your help

with an investigation.

Mr. Law,

you were forced to work with Z Hedge Fund.

Is it another Madoff scam?

You're the auditor, you know damn well.

I don't want you to spend your retired years

in Stanley prison.

Work with ICAC

and turn state witness,

I guarantee you'll walk.

Luk Sir, I really have nothing to say.

I'm exhausted.

Can you let me freshen up a bit

before we go on with this?

You may go, Mr. Law.

Joe, take Mr. Law

downstairs to fill out the paperwork.

Yes, Sir!

- Thank you!

- This way...

You won't see your wife if you go to jail.

You know her condition.

By the time you get out,

she's probably gone, is it worth it?

Think about it, Mr. Law.

I bet you're married.

Just come after me,

leave my wife alone.

Goodbye!

Yes?

Luk Sir, Law Tak Wing went home.

The light in the study is still on,

he's still up.

Keep an eye on him.

Yes, Sir!

William!

What would you like?

Beer or red wine.

Sorry, no alcohol, just water.

I Group monitors ICAC staff, you're onto me?

By random or per someone's order?

You know I can't tell you.

Fine! Sit down!

By procedure,

you should have completed

my recent background check,

now you're following me

to find out people I'm in touch with.

Next, you'll call me in

for a psychological assessment.

Now that you're here,

let's do the assessment right here.

Relax, William!

We joined ICAC at the same time,

I've known you for over 10 years,

don't you trust me?

It's not a matter of trust.

We both have a job to do.

What are you working on lately?

I don't want to talk about my personal life

and I can't talk about work.

Have you met anyone lately?

No, I don't have a girlfriend.

Anything else?

Get some rest, I should get going.

We'll talk again.

For old time's sake,

just give me a few more days.

After that, you can ask me anything you want.

Who is it?

Mr. Wu wants to see you.

On Sir!

Hello?

Luk Sir, someone left with Law Tak Wing,

they're heading towards Sai Kung.

I'll be right there.

That's Malcolm Wu's house.

Please come in.

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Submitted on August 05, 2018

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