[Pyramids]

To play devils advocate, if I had connections in Hong Kong and was attempting to gain footing there, I would not want to volunteer information regarding my connections where it would be widely published in the media.

I don't think that's the case here, however we really don't have any concrete evidence either way.

As far as law enforcement goes, you're spot on, physical distance is the least of anyone's concerns. The first consideration for law enforcement would probably be "How willingly will this jurisdiction work with us?"