Then manager of SFC charged by ICAC for dishonest access to internal information system
2026-8-16
The ICAC today (August 16) charged a then manager of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for allegedly obtaining dishonest access to the internal information system of the SFC, which contained confidential information on licensees and investigations of the SFC. The case is scheduled for mention at the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (August 17).
Tong Ka-lei, 39, then manager of the Enforcement Division of the SFC, faces 12 counts of obtaining access to a computer with a view to dishonest gain for herself or another, contrary to section 161(1)(c) of the Crimes Ordinance.
The charges allege that between December 2020 and December 2024, the defendant obtained illegal access to the SFC’s internal information system with a view to dishonest gain for herself or another.
An ICAC investigation revealed that at the material time, the defendant allegedly conducted 12 searches against 10 individuals and business entities in the internal information system of the SFC. At the time, the defendant was assigned to the Corporate Misconduct Team and was primarily responsible for investigating suspected fraudulent acts committed by listed companies. None of the 12 searches were related to her duties or cases under her investigation.
The ICAC and the SFC conducted a joint investigation earlier, maintaining close cooperation throughout the probe. The defendant was subsequently dismissed by the SFC. The ICAC’s relevant bribery investigation remains ongoing.
Tong Ka-lei, 39, then manager of the Enforcement Division of the SFC, faces 12 counts of obtaining access to a computer with a view to dishonest gain for herself or another, contrary to section 161(1)(c) of the Crimes Ordinance.
The charges allege that between December 2020 and December 2024, the defendant obtained illegal access to the SFC’s internal information system with a view to dishonest gain for herself or another.
An ICAC investigation revealed that at the material time, the defendant allegedly conducted 12 searches against 10 individuals and business entities in the internal information system of the SFC. At the time, the defendant was assigned to the Corporate Misconduct Team and was primarily responsible for investigating suspected fraudulent acts committed by listed companies. None of the 12 searches were related to her duties or cases under her investigation.
The ICAC and the SFC conducted a joint investigation earlier, maintaining close cooperation throughout the probe. The defendant was subsequently dismissed by the SFC. The ICAC’s relevant bribery investigation remains ongoing.