A former sales manager of an information technology (IT) service provider was today (Thursday) charged by the ICAC with accepting over $1.2 million in bribes for placing purchase orders with two subcontractors.

About 150 young people yesterday (Saturday) participated in an ICAC’s interactive drama to explore the evils of corruption and integrity issues encountered in their daily life.

A former supervisor of an air freight company and two proprietors of two logistics companies were today (Friday) charged by the ICAC for alleged bribery in relation to the awarding of transportation orders.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) urges small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to stay away from corruption despite financial pressure under the current economic downturn.

A former purchasing manager of a toys company has been charged by the ICAC for allegedly accepting $730,000 in illegal rebates from suppliers and misappropriating company funds totalling $486,000.

An art manager of a contractor, charged by the ICAC, was today (Monday) sentenced at Tsuen Wan Magistracy for deceiving a total of over $52,000 in wages from three painters at the Noah’s Ark project.

A former sales manager of a moulding machine manufacturer and a marketing manager of a trading company were today (Monday) charged by the ICAC with accepting and offering over $246,000 in illegal rebates respectively in relation to the sale of plastic inj ection moulding machines.

A merchant, charged by the ICAC, was today (Friday) sentenced to two years’ imprisonment at the District Court for offering $250,000 in bribes in relation to his application for membership of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC).

Three persons, charged by the ICAC, were today (Thursday) convicted at the District Court of conspiracy to defraud in relation to certificates of origin (COs) for exporting garments.

Four persons, including two directors of a fish and seafood supplier, were today (Wednesday) charged by the ICAC with alleged fraud and corruption in relation to food supplies to Japanese restaurants and sushi stalls at supermarkets.