Hong Kong police may seek help from law enforcers overseas as they carry out an investigation into the surrogacy deal involving property scion Peter Lee Ka-kit.
Henderson Land Development announced the birth of three sons to Peter Lee, Lee Shau-kee's eldest son and Henderson's vice-chairman, on October 26. The babies, Chi-shun, Chi-yan and Chi-yung, were born in the United States.
Lee did not say who gave birth to the triplets, but it was reported that she was a hired California-based surrogate mother.
Commercial surrogacy is illegal under Hong Kong law but not in the US.
Secretary for Food and Health Dr York Chow Yat-ngok told lawmakers on Wednesday that a suspected surrogacy arrangement was referred to the police. He did not give any names.
Commissioner of Police Tang King-shing adopted a similar tone yesterday. Saying he would not comment on an individual case, he stressed a team of experienced investigators is following it up.