CORRUPT former government lawyer Warwick Reid may find himself facing further charges if he loses his immunity from prosecution as a result of his testimony at the trial of Kevin Egan.
Sources said lawyers would be studying Reid's evidence against Egan and comparing it with his earlier statements and evidence in previous trials to see if Reid had breached the terms of his immunity.
He was given immunity from prosecution in relation to his admitted acceptance of bribes worth more than $12 million and for possessing a gun, ammunition and a forged passport provided that he admit all his crimes and give full and truthful evidence in trials as and when required.
Reid, who is serving an eight-year sentence for having assets beyond his official earnings, gave evidence against Egan which varied drastically from his earlier sworn evidence.
A decision is expected soon.
Three lawyers and a businessman are in jail after Reid testified he accepted bribes from three of them, and the third helped him flee Hongkong to the Philippines.
Barrister Eddie Soh Chee-kong and solicitor Oscar Lai Ka-to and their client, businessman Lee Hoi-kwong, are serving seven-year jail sentences for bribing Reid. Solicitor Alick Au is serving a four-year jail term for his part in assisting Reid to leave Hongkong.