Former part-time lecturer of THEi charged by ICAC with bribery over student’s graduation
2025-6-9
A former part-time lecturer of the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) was charged by the ICAC today (June 9) for allegedly taking a bribe of $20,000 for securing a passing grade for a student in his final year project.
Tony Ng Shui-ting, 68, faces one count of agent accepting an advantage, contrary to section 9(1)(a) of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance. He was release on ICAC bail, pending his appearance at the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday (June 11) for mention.
At the material time, the defendant was responsible for supervising students of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering programme in their final year projects.
The charge alleges that on December 10, 2024, the defendant accepted $20,000 from a student for securing a passing grade for the student’s final year project.
The ICAC had received a corruption complaint alleging that the defendant, starting from November 2024, had told the student on various occasions that he would not give a passing grade to the student in regard of the final year project. The defendant subsequently solicited a bribe from the student and promised to give a passing grade to the student’s final year project.
The THEi forbade its staff members to solicit or accept any advantages from students.
The ICAC has always placed high importance on upholding integrity in the education sector. In addition to stringent enforcement actions, the Commission will continue to organise anti-corruption seminars for staff and students of educational institutions to help enhance their knowledge on the anti-corruption laws and assist institutions in strengthening a culture of integrity.
The THEi rendered full assistance to the ICAC during its investigation into the case.
Tony Ng Shui-ting, 68, faces one count of agent accepting an advantage, contrary to section 9(1)(a) of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance. He was release on ICAC bail, pending his appearance at the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday (June 11) for mention.
At the material time, the defendant was responsible for supervising students of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering programme in their final year projects.
The charge alleges that on December 10, 2024, the defendant accepted $20,000 from a student for securing a passing grade for the student’s final year project.
The ICAC had received a corruption complaint alleging that the defendant, starting from November 2024, had told the student on various occasions that he would not give a passing grade to the student in regard of the final year project. The defendant subsequently solicited a bribe from the student and promised to give a passing grade to the student’s final year project.
The THEi forbade its staff members to solicit or accept any advantages from students.
The ICAC has always placed high importance on upholding integrity in the education sector. In addition to stringent enforcement actions, the Commission will continue to organise anti-corruption seminars for staff and students of educational institutions to help enhance their knowledge on the anti-corruption laws and assist institutions in strengthening a culture of integrity.
The THEi rendered full assistance to the ICAC during its investigation into the case.