A former chairman of the incorporated owners (IO) of a residential estate, charged by the ICAC, was today (Monday) sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment at the Fanling Magistracy for pocketing IO funds totalling about $390,000.

Hong Kong’s clean civil service, effective anti-corruption regime as well as its sound judicial system have combined to provide a level playing field for investors, ICAC Commissioner Simon Peh Yun-lu today (Wednesday) told around 50 foreign business leaders visiting the SAR.

A director of an investment company, charged by the ICAC, was today (Tuesday) sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment at the District Court after being convicted of offering a bribe to a senior executive of a bank in return for a US$4 million loan.

Twenty-seven seasoned graft fighters and law enforcement officers representing 19 agencies from Hong Kong, the Mainland, Macao and overseas jurisdictions have completed a four-week training course on leadership and law enforcement management run by the IC AC.

A chairlady of the incorporated owners (IO) of a residential estate appeared at the Eastern Magistracy today (Friday) after being charged by the ICAC for allegedly disclosing the identity of a person under ICAC investigation.

A Police Sergeant and two other persons appeared in the Tsuen Wan Magistracy today (Friday) after being charged by the ICAC with accepting and offering advantages and operating an illegal gambling den respectively.

Eighteen telebet services assistants of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) have been charged by the ICAC for allegedly using false sick leave certificates to deceive sickness allowances and discretionary bonuses totalling over $53,000 following the prosecution of seven other persons last month.

A consultant and a solicitor, charged by the ICAC, were today (Tuesday) sent to prison to serve their respective jail terms of 26 months and 38 months for champerty in civil actions for compensation claims totalling over $7.3 million after the Court of Ap peal (CA) allowed a review of their suspended sentences.

Over 70 officers of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) were today (Friday) awarded commendations in recognition of their exemplary and professional performance.

Two former employees of a finance company, charged by the ICAC, were today (Wednesday) sent to jail at the Fanling Magistracy for offering and accepting illegal rebates respectively in relation to loan applicant referrals.