Amenities Assistant of LCSD charged by ICAC with soliciting unauthorised loans
2021-11-2
The ICAC yesterday (November 1) charged an Amenities Assistant of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) with soliciting unauthorised loans from a subordinate and an employee of a contractor.
The ICAC investigation arose from a corruption complaint. Upon completion of the investigation, the ICAC sought legal advice from the Department of Justice, which advised charges be laid against the defendant.
Chan Chi-tung, 52, faces two counts of prescribed officer soliciting an advantage, contrary to Section 3 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance. He was released on ICAC bail, pending his appearance in the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (November 3) for plea.
At the material time, the defendant was an Acting Amenities Assistant I of the LCSD posted to Lei Yue Mun Park. He was the supervisor of an Artisan and was also responsible for instructing a foreman of an LCSD contractor to conduct gardening work.
The charges allege that between September 19, 2020 and January 31, 2021, the defendant, without the general or special permission of the Chief Executive, solicited a loan of an unspecified amount from the Artisan and another loan of around $2,000 to $3,000 from the foreman respectively.
The Artisan and the foreman both declined the solicitations immediately.
The LCSD and the contractor concerned have rendered full assistance to the ICAC during its investigation into the case.
The ICAC investigation arose from a corruption complaint. Upon completion of the investigation, the ICAC sought legal advice from the Department of Justice, which advised charges be laid against the defendant.
Chan Chi-tung, 52, faces two counts of prescribed officer soliciting an advantage, contrary to Section 3 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance. He was released on ICAC bail, pending his appearance in the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (November 3) for plea.
At the material time, the defendant was an Acting Amenities Assistant I of the LCSD posted to Lei Yue Mun Park. He was the supervisor of an Artisan and was also responsible for instructing a foreman of an LCSD contractor to conduct gardening work.
The charges allege that between September 19, 2020 and January 31, 2021, the defendant, without the general or special permission of the Chief Executive, solicited a loan of an unspecified amount from the Artisan and another loan of around $2,000 to $3,000 from the foreman respectively.
The Artisan and the foreman both declined the solicitations immediately.
The LCSD and the contractor concerned have rendered full assistance to the ICAC during its investigation into the case.