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1. Work of the ICAC

 

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The ICAC adopts a three-pronged approach to tackle corruption through investigation, education and prevention.

The Operations Department, Corruption Prevention Department and Community Relations Department of the ICAC have worked closely with the banking sector to fight corruption and to promote an ethical culture in the industry.

The Operations Department is the investigative arm of the Commission. It is responsible for receiving, considering and investigating alleged bribery offences. Most of these allegations come from the general public. The ICAC handles each and every allegation in accordance with a set of procedures. Corruption usually involves money transactions. During investigations, the department may need the banks’ assistance in providing account details.

The Corruption Prevention Department examines the practices and procedures of government departments and public bodies and recommends changes to work procedures which may be conducive to corruption. Its Advisory Services Group provides free and confidential corruption prevention consultancy services to business organisations on request. The group also provides prevention services to banks.

The Community Relations Department educates the public against the evil of corruption and enlists their support in the fight against corruption through mass media and direct contact with the public. Over the years, the department has worked closely with the banking sector to promote a clean and honest culture.

In addition to arranging talks for all levels of bank staff, the department also organises large-scale conferences and develops training packages. The objectives are to enhance the industry’s vigilance against corruption problems or malpractice and to encourage managers to foster ethical management in their work and to take steps to prevent corruption.