Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)'s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) recently set up a special task force to probe suspected graft linked to a major renovation project at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. This move follows a deadly fire that rocked the building earlier this year, raising concerns about safety and oversight. 🔍
On Friday, the anti-graft body arrested eight individuals, including four key figures from the consulting firm overseeing the grand renovation – two directors and two project managers. Three scaffolding subcontractors (including a couple who own one of the firms) and a middleman are also in custody. All are aged between 40 and 63.
ICAC officers executed search warrants at 13 locations, seizing relevant work documents and bank records from the consulting firm's offices, subcontractors' sites, and the suspects' residences. These actions mark a major step in the ongoing investigation, which aims to uncover whether corners were cut during the renovation, potentially contributing to the tragic fire.
'We're leaving no stone unturned,' an ICAC spokesperson said. The probe underscores the HKSAR's commitment to transparency and accountability, especially when public safety is at stake. For young professionals and students watching this story, it's a reminder that integrity in public projects isn't just a buzzword – it can be a matter of life and death. 🚒
The investigation is still unfolding, and all eight detainees remain under ICAC's custody for further questioning. We'll keep you posted on any new developments. Stay tuned, Amigo readers! 🌐📢
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Hong Kong's anti-corruption body arrests 8 after deadly fire
cgtn.com
