Postman charged by ICAC sentenced for deceiving HKPost over outside work
2022-4-13
A former Postman, charged by the ICAC, was today (April 13) sentenced at the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts for using internal documents to deceive the HongKong Post (HKPost) by falsely stating that he had not engaged in outside work while in fact he had worked at a fitness group for nine months.
Hui Siu-kei, 31, was ordered by Principal Magistrate Ms Ada Yim Shun-yee to perform 120 hours of community service.
The defendant earlier pleaded guilty to two counts of agent using document with intent to deceive his principal, contrary to Section 9(3) of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance.
The court heard that in early February 2017, the defendant joined the HKPost as a Postman on probationary terms for three years and was posted to the Aberdeen Delivery Office. Prior to joining the HKPost, he was a clubhouse officer of a fitness group.
In late February 2017, the defendant applied to the HKPost for undertaking outside work at the fitness group in accordance with the Civil Service Regulations. The HKPost rejected his application in late March 2017 and subsequently conducted an investigation against him for allegedly taking up unauthorised paid outside work.
The HKPost had issued two memos in late May and early June 2020 respectively requesting the defendant to provide information, including whether he had performed any outside work since he joined the department. He replied in writing to both memos that he had never performed any outside work before or after the above application was rejected.
However, ICAC investigation revealed that between January and September 2020, the defendant had worked as a part-time senior clubhouse officer at two clubhouses managed by his former employer’s fitness group.
The defendant admitted that he had knowingly submitted the two replies which contained false statements to mislead the HKPost with a view to passing his probation period.
The ICAC investigation arose from a corruption complaint referred by the HKPost. Upon completion of the investigation, the ICAC sought legal advice from the Department of Justice, which advised prosecuting the defendant. The HKPost had rendered full assistance to the ICAC during its investigation into the case.
The prosecution was today represented by ICAC officer Jayvier Chow.
Hui Siu-kei, 31, was ordered by Principal Magistrate Ms Ada Yim Shun-yee to perform 120 hours of community service.
The defendant earlier pleaded guilty to two counts of agent using document with intent to deceive his principal, contrary to Section 9(3) of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance.
The court heard that in early February 2017, the defendant joined the HKPost as a Postman on probationary terms for three years and was posted to the Aberdeen Delivery Office. Prior to joining the HKPost, he was a clubhouse officer of a fitness group.
In late February 2017, the defendant applied to the HKPost for undertaking outside work at the fitness group in accordance with the Civil Service Regulations. The HKPost rejected his application in late March 2017 and subsequently conducted an investigation against him for allegedly taking up unauthorised paid outside work.
The HKPost had issued two memos in late May and early June 2020 respectively requesting the defendant to provide information, including whether he had performed any outside work since he joined the department. He replied in writing to both memos that he had never performed any outside work before or after the above application was rejected.
However, ICAC investigation revealed that between January and September 2020, the defendant had worked as a part-time senior clubhouse officer at two clubhouses managed by his former employer’s fitness group.
The defendant admitted that he had knowingly submitted the two replies which contained false statements to mislead the HKPost with a view to passing his probation period.
The ICAC investigation arose from a corruption complaint referred by the HKPost. Upon completion of the investigation, the ICAC sought legal advice from the Department of Justice, which advised prosecuting the defendant. The HKPost had rendered full assistance to the ICAC during its investigation into the case.
The prosecution was today represented by ICAC officer Jayvier Chow.