On August 26, Binance announced that it had received a letter of thanks from the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) of the Hong Kong Police Force, thanking Binance for its contribution to the investigation of a recent major kidnapping case. The Hong Kong police also expressed their awareness of the need for collective efforts in combating criminal activities using emerging technologies, and praised Binance for its proactive stance in addressing these challenges. Carlos Mak, a member of the Binance investigation team, said: "We have always believed that public-private collaboration is key to maintaining a secure crypto-financial environment and promoting trust in the industry. In the future, Binance will continue to make contributions to preventing and combating crime, and will spare no effort."