The Monetary Authority warns of a suspected fraudulent website at www.facbltd.com. 

The website is operated by an alleged "First Atlantic Chartered Bank Limited" which claims its head office is in the UK and offers various banking services in Hong Kong, the Mainland and Singapore.

"First Atlantic Chartered Bank " is not authorised under the Banking Ordinance to conduct banking business or take deposits in Hong Kong, nor does it have the approval to establish a local representative office.

The authority has verified with the UK financial regulator that "First Atlantic Chartered Bank " is not registered with them in any capacity.

Police investigation launched 

The case has been referred to Police for further investigation. Anyone who has had dealings with the alleged bank should contact any Police station or the Commercial Crime Bureau on 2860 5012.

People are also reminded to verify the status of any organisation making use of the Internet to solicit deposits from the public.

They should check the status of any entity in Hong Kong which solicits deposits from the public by calling the Monetary Authority public enquiry hotline 2878 8222.