Recent ICAC Cases

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Jan 2025
Then team leader of Three-Runway System Project’s subcontractor charged by ICAC for allegedly soliciting bribe from crane operator

A then team leader of a subcontractor of the Three-Runway System Project (3RS Project) of the Hong Kong International Airport was charged by the ICAC today (January 15) for allegedly soliciting a bribe of $100 to $200 per day from a crane operator for continuing his employment. The worker did not resort to bribery.

Hui Wai-kwok, 38, then team leader of New Ocean Machine Co., Limited (New Ocean), faces one count of agent soliciting an advantage, contrary to section 9(1)(a) of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance. He was released on ICAC bail, pending his appearance at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts on Friday (January 17) for plea.

At the material time, New Ocean was a crane rental service provider of the 3RS Project. The company prohibited its employees from soliciting or accepting any advantages from others in relation to its business and affairs. The defendant was a team leader of New Ocean responsible for leading a team of crane operators to work at the construction site of the 3RS Project. He had the authority to dismiss workers under his supervision.

It is alleged that in early December 2022, the defendant had solicited a bribe of $100 to $200 per day from a worker under his supervision for assisting him to continue his employment with New Ocean.

The ICAC investigation arose from a corruption complaint. Enquiries revealed that the worker joined New Ocean in November 2022 at a daily wage of $1,400. He resigned from the company soon after the defendant made solicitation and did not pay bribe.

New Ocean rendered full assistance to the ICAC during its investigation into the case.

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