A reward of $100,000 could be yours if you know anyone making counterfeit CD-ROMs, VCDs, DVDs or laser discs - and are willing to tell the Government about it.
A $1.2 million fund has been set up by organisations representing the film, music and software industries to provide rewards of between $5,000 and $100,000. Rewards will follow a scale related to the size of the illegal operations uncovered.
'We are determined to get the message across that piracy will not be tolerated in Hong Kong,' Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department assistant commissioner Vincent Poon said.
'It not only harms the rightful copyright owners, it also damages Hong Kong's international reputation and credibility.' Previously, much of the action against piracy has focused on retail outlets and arcades selling large numbers of pirated CD products.
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) also has targeted businesses using illegal software by offering rewards for tips.
The initiative targets factories and warehouses involved in the unauthorised production of pirated CDs, VCDs, DVDs, laser discs and CD-ROMs in the SAR.