Four arrested by ICAC for allegedly inciting others not to vote or cast invalid votes at LegCo Election
2025-12-7
The ICAC today (December 7) arrested four people for allegedly leaving comments on social media platforms to incite others not to vote or to cast invalid votes at the 2025 Legislative Council General Election (LegCo Election) during the election period, in contravention of section 27A of the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance (ECICO).
The four men arrested are aged between 33 and 41. The ICAC will pursue the case in accordance with the law and established procedures, and will seek legal advice from the Department of Justice on prosecution upon completion of the investigation.
The ICAC reiterates that publicly inciting others not to vote or to cast invalid votes during the election period is a violation of section 27A of the ECICO. A total of 11 individuals were arrested by the ICAC for allegedly contravening the offence in relation to the current LegCo Election. Among them, three were prosecuted.
Responsible for enforcing the ECICO, the ICAC is determined to uphold a clean election and will not tolerate anyone to interfere with the election. The Commission will take resolute enforcement actions to ensure that the election will be conducted safely, fairly, openly and honestly.
The four men arrested are aged between 33 and 41. The ICAC will pursue the case in accordance with the law and established procedures, and will seek legal advice from the Department of Justice on prosecution upon completion of the investigation.
The ICAC reiterates that publicly inciting others not to vote or to cast invalid votes during the election period is a violation of section 27A of the ECICO. A total of 11 individuals were arrested by the ICAC for allegedly contravening the offence in relation to the current LegCo Election. Among them, three were prosecuted.
Responsible for enforcing the ECICO, the ICAC is determined to uphold a clean election and will not tolerate anyone to interfere with the election. The Commission will take resolute enforcement actions to ensure that the election will be conducted safely, fairly, openly and honestly.