Response statement
2006-10-18
In response to press enquiries, an ICAC spokesman today (Wednesday) confirmed that 30 persons have been arrested for allegedly violating the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance in relation to the lease and sale of properties.
In the past three days, 19 staff members of a real estate agency, including seven senior executives, seven managerial grade staff, three estate agents, and two other employees; and a former estate agent of the real estate agency were arrested in an ICAC o peration.
The remaining arrestees were seven directors of other companies and three other individuals.
The ICAC investigation originated from allegations in relation to the offering and acceptance of illegal kickbacks in a number of property transactions and the lease of industrial and commercial premises.
As inquiries are still on-going, it is not appropriate to give further details at the present stage.
In the past three days, 19 staff members of a real estate agency, including seven senior executives, seven managerial grade staff, three estate agents, and two other employees; and a former estate agent of the real estate agency were arrested in an ICAC o peration.
The remaining arrestees were seven directors of other companies and three other individuals.
The ICAC investigation originated from allegations in relation to the offering and acceptance of illegal kickbacks in a number of property transactions and the lease of industrial and commercial premises.
As inquiries are still on-going, it is not appropriate to give further details at the present stage.