Case Studies
Our case studies contain analysis and discussion points for users to better understand the legal provisions. They also provide suggestions on how to prevent corruption, fraud and malpractices.
Dr J is a general practitioner in private practice. On one occasion, his friend Tony, an insurance agent, suggested to him a plan for earning quick money. The Personal Accident Insurance Policy (PAI) offered by his company would provide insurance compensation for an injury caused by an accident resulting in death, permanent or temporary disability to an insured. All claims under the PAI had to be supported by a form issued and signed by a registered doctor in Hong Kong. Tony knew many construction workers and, as a first step, he would suggest to them to buy PAI policies from him. These individuals would make claims later, even though they just suffered from minor injuries. What Dr J could help was to exaggerate the seriousness of the injuries when filling in the worker's claim forms as the attendant doctor, thus resulting in higher compensation payments. The “profit” could then be split among all parties.
Michael, a solicitor, was invited by his friend to take on clients who would like to get passports of a European country by assisting the clients to donate money to a political party in that country.
Baldwin, a legal clerk, was handling a theft case. He was offered a bundle of money during an interview with the client…
Lily was assigned to institute legal proceedings for covering arrears of rents and possession on behalf of the firm’s client. However, she was appalled by the tenants’ hardship after visiting them…
Teddy, a clerk in a solicitor firm, was responsible for handling conveyancing documents. Due to financial pressure, Teddy was tempted by his friend to prepare fake documents to deceive the bank for mortgage loans.