ICAC officers commended for outstanding performance in anti-graft work
2009-11-17
Twenty-six officers of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) were today (Tuesday) awarded commendations in recognition of their exemplary performance in anti-corruption work.
Speaking at the annual Awards Presentation Ceremony, ICAC Commissioner Dr Timothy Tong Hin-ming said over the past 35 years, the ICAC has fought corruption through the three-pronged approach of investigation, prevention and education, which has been widel y recognised by the local and international communities as an effective anti-corruption strategy.
The ICAC Commissioner also took the opportunity to share with colleagues the latest Corruption Perception Index released by the Berlin-based Transparency International this afternoon, which ranked Hong Kong the 12 th least corrupt amongst 180 countries and places.
Dr Tong noted that this ranking of Hong Kong in anti-corruption work was the best recognition of ICAC officers’ dedication and hard work.
While affirming his trust in the service of ICAC officers, Dr Tong called on colleagues, armed with a high degree of professionalism and impartiality in discharging their duties, to reach new heights.
Today, Investigator Paul Lau Pak-cheong was awarded the Commissioner’s Commendation for his outstanding ability, perseverance and professionalism in investigating a corruption case, which resulted in the conviction of a former chairman of a listed company for fraud in relation to the acquisition of a company.
Sixteen other investigating officers received the Operations Department Directorate Commendation. They were Acting Chief Investigator Jamie Fung Chi-wai; Senior Investigators Bryan Fong Chi-kin and Matchy Mak Cheung-wing; Investigators Paul Lau Chi-ho, J ames Law Koon-kui, Lam Cheung-ching, Franki Law Kwan-kit, Beta Leung Kwok-tung, James Cheng Chuk-lung, Winnie Wong Hung-wai, Jalen Cheung Chun-hong, Phoebe Saesam Lai-keet, Grace Chan Wing-yu, Judy Cheung Sin-yee, Keith Kwok Po-keung and Martin Lee King-m an.
The awardees were commended for their professionalism, determination and devotion in carrying out corruption investigations concerning 11 cases.
Five of these cases were related to the public sector. They included cases involving forgery, perversion and misconduct of police officers; misconduct of a former dean of the faculty of medicine of the University of Hong Kong; bribery committed by a hono rary voting member of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and applicants in relation to membership applications; and staff of the Hong Kong Housing Society and building contractors jailed for corruption over renovation contracts.
Six other bribery cases were related to the business sector. They included cases involving conspiracy to defraud by staff of a cleaning contractor in relation to a pest control contract; bribery and false accounting committed by suppliers of electrical m aterials to government building projects; bribery and conspiracy to defraud involving a businessman and his partner in the property sale; embezzlement involving a former company general manageress; a former managing director of a fast food restaurant acce pting illegal kickbacks; and former senior executives of a listed company involved in fraud.
Meanwhile, two officers of the Corruption Prevention Department received the Director of Corruption Prevention’s Commendation for their outstanding performance in corruption prevention work.
Acting Principal Corruption Prevention Officer Siu Kin-foon and Acting Chief Corruption Prevention Officer Jennifer Luke were respectively commended for their contribution in conducting a review of the Hong Kong Football Association’s registration and disciplinary system for football players and referees and producing a practical financial management guide for owners corporations.
This year, four officers received the Director of Community Relations’ Commendation for their outstanding performance in public education programmes.
Acting Deputy Regional Officer Linda Kot Ka-ming was commended for exceptional ability and commitment in producing a toolkit on directors’ ethics and a training video, while Senior ICAC Officer Doris Tong Suk-yin was praised for planning and implementing the launching ceremony for district activities for the youth.
Senior Press Information Officer Lewis Tam Kar-fai received commendation for assisting in the production of a TV documentary on the ICAC’s 35 th anniversary, while Assistant ICAC Officer Lee Po-yeung was commended for producing a trailer for the 2009 drama series premiere.
Three ICAC officers, who were earlier honoured by the Government, also received souvenirs from the ICAC Commissioner at the award presentation ceremony.
They were Principal Investigator Raymond So Wing-keung, who received the Hong Kong ICAC Medal for Meritorious Service; and Acting Chief Investigator Lee Shu-hung and former Senior Investigator Dominic Leung Lee-shing, who received the Medal of Honour.
Over 130 serving and former ICAC officers and staff of various ranks and grades were also given medals, certificates or plaques for their long services in the Commission and the Government.
Speaking at the annual Awards Presentation Ceremony, ICAC Commissioner Dr Timothy Tong Hin-ming said over the past 35 years, the ICAC has fought corruption through the three-pronged approach of investigation, prevention and education, which has been widel y recognised by the local and international communities as an effective anti-corruption strategy.
The ICAC Commissioner also took the opportunity to share with colleagues the latest Corruption Perception Index released by the Berlin-based Transparency International this afternoon, which ranked Hong Kong the 12 th least corrupt amongst 180 countries and places.
Dr Tong noted that this ranking of Hong Kong in anti-corruption work was the best recognition of ICAC officers’ dedication and hard work.
While affirming his trust in the service of ICAC officers, Dr Tong called on colleagues, armed with a high degree of professionalism and impartiality in discharging their duties, to reach new heights.
Today, Investigator Paul Lau Pak-cheong was awarded the Commissioner’s Commendation for his outstanding ability, perseverance and professionalism in investigating a corruption case, which resulted in the conviction of a former chairman of a listed company for fraud in relation to the acquisition of a company.
Sixteen other investigating officers received the Operations Department Directorate Commendation. They were Acting Chief Investigator Jamie Fung Chi-wai; Senior Investigators Bryan Fong Chi-kin and Matchy Mak Cheung-wing; Investigators Paul Lau Chi-ho, J ames Law Koon-kui, Lam Cheung-ching, Franki Law Kwan-kit, Beta Leung Kwok-tung, James Cheng Chuk-lung, Winnie Wong Hung-wai, Jalen Cheung Chun-hong, Phoebe Saesam Lai-keet, Grace Chan Wing-yu, Judy Cheung Sin-yee, Keith Kwok Po-keung and Martin Lee King-m an.
The awardees were commended for their professionalism, determination and devotion in carrying out corruption investigations concerning 11 cases.
Five of these cases were related to the public sector. They included cases involving forgery, perversion and misconduct of police officers; misconduct of a former dean of the faculty of medicine of the University of Hong Kong; bribery committed by a hono rary voting member of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and applicants in relation to membership applications; and staff of the Hong Kong Housing Society and building contractors jailed for corruption over renovation contracts.
Six other bribery cases were related to the business sector. They included cases involving conspiracy to defraud by staff of a cleaning contractor in relation to a pest control contract; bribery and false accounting committed by suppliers of electrical m aterials to government building projects; bribery and conspiracy to defraud involving a businessman and his partner in the property sale; embezzlement involving a former company general manageress; a former managing director of a fast food restaurant acce pting illegal kickbacks; and former senior executives of a listed company involved in fraud.
Meanwhile, two officers of the Corruption Prevention Department received the Director of Corruption Prevention’s Commendation for their outstanding performance in corruption prevention work.
Acting Principal Corruption Prevention Officer Siu Kin-foon and Acting Chief Corruption Prevention Officer Jennifer Luke were respectively commended for their contribution in conducting a review of the Hong Kong Football Association’s registration and disciplinary system for football players and referees and producing a practical financial management guide for owners corporations.
This year, four officers received the Director of Community Relations’ Commendation for their outstanding performance in public education programmes.
Acting Deputy Regional Officer Linda Kot Ka-ming was commended for exceptional ability and commitment in producing a toolkit on directors’ ethics and a training video, while Senior ICAC Officer Doris Tong Suk-yin was praised for planning and implementing the launching ceremony for district activities for the youth.
Senior Press Information Officer Lewis Tam Kar-fai received commendation for assisting in the production of a TV documentary on the ICAC’s 35 th anniversary, while Assistant ICAC Officer Lee Po-yeung was commended for producing a trailer for the 2009 drama series premiere.
Three ICAC officers, who were earlier honoured by the Government, also received souvenirs from the ICAC Commissioner at the award presentation ceremony.
They were Principal Investigator Raymond So Wing-keung, who received the Hong Kong ICAC Medal for Meritorious Service; and Acting Chief Investigator Lee Shu-hung and former Senior Investigator Dominic Leung Lee-shing, who received the Medal of Honour.
Over 130 serving and former ICAC officers and staff of various ranks and grades were also given medals, certificates or plaques for their long services in the Commission and the Government.