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Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)

Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)
The latest news and top stories on the Independent Commission Against Corruption. A Hong Kong-based independent governmental body, the ICAC combats corruption in public and private sectors. Established in 1974, its mission involves investigation, prevention and community education, contributing to Hong Kong's integrity and low corruption reputation.
The ICAC had alleged misconduct in public office against two defendants. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong courts

Former executive of Hong Kong’s insurance regulator acquitted of misconduct

Anti-corruption agency had alleged that Carol Hui coerced insurer Prudential into hiring her daughter-in-law.

Hong Kong courts

2 months’ jail for security guard who shared post urging Legco poll boycott

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Hong Kong crime films have adapted in the national security law era

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s ICAC charges police superintendent over HK$1 million bribe, misconduct

Anti-corruption watchdog charges officer, girlfriend and brother over alleged bribe, leaked police information and attempt to pervert justice.

The ICAC has charged a police superintendent, his girlfriend and brother over alleged bribery and perverting the course of justice. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Scammers trick students abroad into buying gold in fake money-laundering probes

Hong Kong police say at least nine victims studying in UK, Australia and other countries have fallen prey to the scams.

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Education in Hong Kong

ESF administrator jailed for 25 months for accepting bribes to favour applicants

Fatimah Rumjahn accepted HK$640,000 from 13 parents and a middleman to help them secure kindergarten places by tampering with admissions system.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Editorial | Moves to clean up Hong Kong building renovation sector can’t come too soon

Crackdowns by the ICAC and Competition Commission are a timely reminder of Hong Kong’s zero-tolerance approach to corruption.

The damaged buildings of Wang Fuk Court (right) in Tai Po are seen on March 27. The Competition Commission has launched proceedings targeting alleged corruption and anti-competitive practices in the bids for several projects, including one linked to the Wang Fuk Court inferno. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Banking & finance

Opinion | From the US to Hong Kong, there’s no excuse for insider trading

Far from a victimless crime, insider trading steals from the rest of us by unfairly using knowledge that is available only to the privileged.

Crime in Hong Kong

ICAC arrests 10 over using triad links to win HK$160 million renovation project

Operation by ICAC also led police to arrest 32 individuals in raids on premises believed to be controlled by bid-rigging syndicate’s triad elements.

Hong Kong courts

CityU professor gets 4½ months in prison for offering HK$1,000 bribe to agent

Magistrate rejects argument that academic Du Du’s actions to get out of rental agreement rooted in ‘cultural differences’.

CityU previously declined to comment on the case. Photo: Felix Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

Watchdog takes legal action against syndicate seeking ‘quarter of renovation market’

Competition Commission targets six undertakings involving eight companies and 12 individuals tied to building maintenance projects worth nearly HK$700 million.

Hoi Tao Building in Kennedy Town was among three renovation projects in which bribes were allegedly offered to flat owners. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong stock market

SFC prepares to inspect Hong Kong IPO listing sponsors amid quality concerns

Market regulator will soon begin inspection of investment banks amid concerns about deficiencies in listing documents and misconduct.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

21 Wang Fuk Court homeowners, residents to give evidence in fire probe

Independent committee set up to investigate deadly fire publishes list of 37 ‘involved parties’ ahead of hearings to collect evidence.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s ICAC charges ex-professor over bribe to admit master’s student

Anti-corruption agency charges Liu Hongbin with accepting HK$40,000 bribe and offering red packets to colleagues to facilitate admission.

Former HKUST professor Liu Hongbin faces charges for allegedly taking and offering bribes to facilitate the admission of a master’s student. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency seeks 50 new officers, refuses to ease criteria

‘We think that challenges will only get more complex and the situation will only get tougher,’ academy director Paul Lau says at learning event.

Participants attend the ICAC’s learning event at its headquarters in North Point on Saturday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Zero tolerance for insider trading central to Hong Kong’s financial future

Crackdown on wrongdoers a welcome sign of regulatory vigilance that is vital to the city’s role as an international finance hub.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong sends ‘very strong message’ with insider-trading arrests

Joint operation by ICAC and SFC shows commitment to protecting city’s status as a fundraising hub, analysts say.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong corruption watchdog arrests 8 in US$40m insider dealing probe

Six men and two women, including a Guotai Junan executive, are in custody for allegedly giving information related to share placements.

A view of Guotai Junan International’s office in Sheung Wan on March 12, 2026. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong courts

CityU professor convicted of offering HK$1,000 bribe to avoid tenancy payout

The 48-year-old claimed he believed the tenancy deal was a non-binding memorandum, which the court rejected as ‘incredible’.

Crime in Hong Kong

Chinese embassy warns nationals in UK of scammers posing as Hong Kong ICAC staff

Fraudsters posing as anti-corruption officials targeting Chinese nationals into transferring funds, embassy warns.

Hong Kong courts

Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker Chim Pui-chung granted HK$5 million bail in fraud appeal

Chim, 79, was convicted in 2024 for conspiring with his son and others to defraud a listed company and the city’s stock exchange.

Former lawmaker Chim Pui-chung was convicted of conspiracy to defraud. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

22 arrested as Hong Kong’s ICAC raids firms linked to shady renovation deals

Arrests related to seven building renovation projects involving contracts worth more than HK$200 million.

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The ICAC raided the offices of several companies following earlier complaints. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

33 arrested over HK$150 million fraud involving Hong Kong tech grant schemes

ICAC says suspects are 24 men and nine women, including a former Cyberport Management Company employee.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong civil servants warned to avoid perks after official’s bribery probe

Former Tianjin office chief’s ferry trip sparks debate on whether accepting perceived gifts breaches the city’s anti-bribery laws.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s ICAC arrests listed company manager, 13 others, for alleged bribery

Cash and watches seized as staff of cleaning firm Hong Kong Johnson Holdings and subcontractors arrested for suspected crimes over contracts.

A senior manager and two other staff of cleaning firm Hong Kong Johnson Holdings have been arrested by the city’s anti-corruption agency for alleged bribery. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Can Hong Kong find quick fixes for corruption in building maintenance sector?

Bid-rigging practices are back in spotlight following deadly Tai Po blaze but how widespread is the problem and how do syndicates work?

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong authorities could vet construction firm directors to tighten oversight

Development chief says government could extend checks beyond project’s authorised person to help plug loopholes after Tai Po fire.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Government knows best? Hong Kong policymakers need to listen more

From Tai Po redevelopment to anti-bid-rigging measures, Hong Kong policies appear to have been shaped with little legislative input.

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