Convicted 'part-time professor' wanted by ICAC
2001-6-14
A man, who claimed to be a professor of a Macau's university and was convicted of a false Nigerian passport scam at District Court in his absence today (Thursday), is now being wanted by the ICAC.
Leung Wai-yiu, 41, a property agent who claimed to be a part-time professor at Asia International Open University (Macau), charged with one count of possessing a false passport, failed to turn up in court on Monday (June 11) after two days' trial in the p revious week.
Judge Pang issued a warrant for his arrest, and ordered the trial to continue in his absence.
The case arose from information alleging that the proprietor of a travel agency might have corrupt dealings with staff of various consulates for the supply of counterfeit passports. Subsequent enquiries revealed the forged passport case.
The court heard that between the end of 1998 and early 1999, Leung was approached by Chiu Yan-sze to arrange a passport for a Mainland woman, Qian Yuen-ying, to enable her to do business overseas.
Chiu supplied a photograph of Qian to Leung for application for a Nigerian passport.
Leung and Chiu signed an agreement in Hong Kong on February 15, 1999.
According to the agreement, Chiu would pay a $20,000 deposit first, while another $65,000 would be paid upon delivery of the passport.
On April 27, 1999, Leung gave Chiu a Nigerian passport in Hong Kong. Chiu paid Leung the balance of $65,000.
However, Chiu found some defects on the passport and suspected that it was forged.
Upon Chiu’s request, Leung gave Chiu a new Nigerian passport at a restaurant in Shun Tak Centre, Sheung Wan on November 15, 1999, while the original one was returned to Leung.
After leaving the restaurant, Leung and Chiu were both arrested by ICAC officers.
An examination by the Government Chemist confirmed that the passport found in possession of Leung was forged.
Anyone who has information on Leung's whereabouts or any other information which may lead to his arrest is urged to contact the ICAC on its 24-hour hotline 2526 6366. Information received will be treated in the strictest confidence.
The prosecution was today represented by Senior Government Counsel Kelvin Lee, assisted by ICAC officer Christopher Chui.
Leung Wai-yiu, 41, a property agent who claimed to be a part-time professor at Asia International Open University (Macau), charged with one count of possessing a false passport, failed to turn up in court on Monday (June 11) after two days' trial in the p revious week.
Judge Pang issued a warrant for his arrest, and ordered the trial to continue in his absence.
The case arose from information alleging that the proprietor of a travel agency might have corrupt dealings with staff of various consulates for the supply of counterfeit passports. Subsequent enquiries revealed the forged passport case.
The court heard that between the end of 1998 and early 1999, Leung was approached by Chiu Yan-sze to arrange a passport for a Mainland woman, Qian Yuen-ying, to enable her to do business overseas.
Chiu supplied a photograph of Qian to Leung for application for a Nigerian passport.
Leung and Chiu signed an agreement in Hong Kong on February 15, 1999.
According to the agreement, Chiu would pay a $20,000 deposit first, while another $65,000 would be paid upon delivery of the passport.
On April 27, 1999, Leung gave Chiu a Nigerian passport in Hong Kong. Chiu paid Leung the balance of $65,000.
However, Chiu found some defects on the passport and suspected that it was forged.
Upon Chiu’s request, Leung gave Chiu a new Nigerian passport at a restaurant in Shun Tak Centre, Sheung Wan on November 15, 1999, while the original one was returned to Leung.
After leaving the restaurant, Leung and Chiu were both arrested by ICAC officers.
An examination by the Government Chemist confirmed that the passport found in possession of Leung was forged.
Anyone who has information on Leung's whereabouts or any other information which may lead to his arrest is urged to contact the ICAC on its 24-hour hotline 2526 6366. Information received will be treated in the strictest confidence.
The prosecution was today represented by Senior Government Counsel Kelvin Lee, assisted by ICAC officer Christopher Chui.