Ahead of new-style elections, ICAC officers investigate 14 complaints
The ICAC is investigating 14 complaints of corruption concerning the way in which the electoral rolls were compiled for the forthcoming elections of rural village representatives.
Some of the complaints deal with claims that people trying to register as voters deliberately gave false details. Others allege bribery.
A spokesman for the Independent Commission Against Corruption refused to comment on the cases, but said it was investigating complaints of breaches of the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance.
In addition to the 14 cases currently being investigated, a further 2,200 cases involving suspected irregularities have been heard by four special magistrates.
The four officials, known as revising officers under regulations governing the elections, finished hearing the cases by the May 15 deadline.
