The Operations Department is the ICAC's largest department. Led by the Head of Operations, it comprises two divisions that investigate corruption and related offences in the public and private sectors. The Head of Operations, who is also the Deputy Commissioner, reports to the Commissioner.

The Department regularly reports to the Operations Review Committee.

Organisation Chart

Operations Department (Deputy Commissioner / Head of Operations)

Director of Investigation
(Government Sector)

  • Investigation Branch 1 (Assistant Director)
    • Investigation Groups
      • Government Sector
      • Public Bodies
      • Elections
  • Investigation Branch 3 (Assistant Director)
    • Support Groups
      • Intelligence
      • Informant Handling & Undercover Operations
      • Witness Protection & Firearms
      • Surveillance & Technical Aid

Director of Investigation
(Private Sector)

  • Investigation Branch 2 (Assistant Director)
    • Investigation Groups
      • Private Sector
      • Quick Response Team
  • Investigation Branch 4 (Assistant Director)
    • Support Groups
      • Operations Review Committee Secretariat
      • Report Centre
      • Detention Centre
      • International & Mainland (Operational) Liaison
      • Asset Recovery Office
      • Administration & Operational Support
      • Forensic Accounting
      • Management & Legal Research
      • Statistical Research
      • Audit & Inspection Services
      • Information Technology & Computer Forensics
    • Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption
  • Internal Investigation

Organisation chart of Operation Department