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Earliest in view: Jun 9 · 06:18 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 05:54 UTC
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  • POLITICSAug 5 · 05:54 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    NSW Liberal leader defers decision on frontbencher Damien Tudehope after leak revelations at Icac

    NSW Liberal leader defers decision on frontbencher Damien Tudehope after leak revelations at Icac. Kellie Sloane comments on leaking reports, and Jean-Claude Perrottet testifies about a group recruiting members to dodgy branches controlled by rival factions. The group is under investigation for soliciting illegal donations.

  • CRIMEAug 4 · 09:58 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Hong Kong civil servant charged with misconduct over bogus littering tickets issued to 5

    A Hong Kong civil servant was charged with misconduct in public office for allegedly issuing fake littering penalty notices to five people, leading to court-issued arrest warrants and the wrongful arrest of an innocent individual. The case involves Law Yui, a foreman at the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, who was charged by the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

  • POLITICSAug 4 · 05:45 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    ‘Scott and Damien are afraid’: senior Liberal quizzed at Icac about former staffer’s message

    Damien Tudehope testified before a corruption inquiry that Jean-Claude Perrottet had a talent for recruiting members to the Liberal Party. Tudehope was also questioned about a 2018 message from Jean-Claude Perrottet stating 'Scott and Damien are afraid'.

  • POLITICSJul 31 · 06:03 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    ‘Rob has the bucks cash’: NSW Liberals used Reformers funds to pay for ‘personal expenditure’, Icac hears

    NSW Liberals used Reformers funds for personal expenditure, including a bucks night, according to testimony at the Icac corruption inquiry. Robert Assaf stated money was funneled through a lobbying firm to optimize tax benefits.

  • CRIMEJul 30 · 10:56 UTCSCMP CHINA
    ICAC charges 3 former HSBC managers over accepting bribes to favour customers

    Hong Kong’s corruption watchdog has charged three former HSBC relationship managers with allegedly accepting bribes to help customers jump the queue when opening bank accounts. The accused worked at the Causeway Bay branch and face six bribery charges.

  • POLITICSJul 29 · 06:30 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Young Liberal power brokers created ‘shit sheet’ on NSW minister accusing him of extramarital affair

    A group of young conservative power brokers in the New South Wales Liberal party created a 'shit sheet' on a rival faction minister, accusing him of an extramarital affair. The allegations were revealed during an Icac hearing into corruption allegations against the party.

  • POLITICSJul 28 · 03:31 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Hotelier stopped funding NSW Liberal ‘Reformers’ after deciding Morrison and Perrottet had ‘gone woke’, Icac hears

    Michael O’Hara, a hotelier, stopped funding NSW Liberal ‘Reformers’ after concluding that Morrison and Perrottet had ‘gone woke,’ according to Icac. He admitted making a mistake by supporting young Liberals who allegedly solicited illegal donations. The case is part of Icac’s Operation Rosny hearings into corruption allegations linked to the NSW Liberal party.

  • POLITICSJul 27 · 06:08 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Senior politicians supported young NSW Liberal power brokers trying to shift party to right, corruption watchdog hears

    Senior politicians in the New South Wales Liberal party supported a group of young conservative power brokers aiming to shift the party to the right. The Independent Commission Against Corruption is hearing allegations of corruption linked to this group, including recruitment events featuring Tony Abbott and Alan Jones.

  • POLITICSJul 15 · 04:13 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Icac inquiry raises questions over whether taxpayer funds were used in alleged illegal political donations

    The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) is investigating alleged political donations by Catholic Schools NSW to the Liberal party, which may have exceeded legal limits and were not declared. An education funding expert highlights the need to ensure taxpayer funds are used for their intended purposes.

  • CRIMEJun 26 · 08:58 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Football players, coaches among 19 arrested over match-fixing and illegal betting

    Hong Kong's anti-corruption agency and police arrested 19 individuals, including football players and coaches, for match-fixing and illegal betting. One player is accused of both fixing matches and managing illicit bets, with the investigation targeting a syndicate linked to at least five football clubs.

  • CRIMEJun 16 · 13:54 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Building renovation graft complaints spike 1.5 times after Tai Po fire: ICAC

    Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) reported a 1.5-fold increase in corruption complaints related to building renovations in the first four months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, following public concern over bid-rigging after the Wang Fuk Court fire. In response, the ICAC doubled its investigators to 100 to address the surge in cases.

  • CRIMEJun 16 · 04:24 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Ex-head of CUHK rehab centre charged with fraud over false service claims

    Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has charged a former head of the Chinese University Medical Centre’s Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre, Lau Mun-cheung, with fraud over allegedly falsely claiming to have provided professional services to patients to obtain fees.

  • CRIMEJun 10 · 18:25 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over massive fire that killed 168

    Hong Kong authorities charged seven individuals and two companies with offenses including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud following a deadly fire that killed 168 people at Wang Fuk Court. The charges stem from alleged negligence in fire safety measures during a renovation project, including the use of non-fire-retardant materials.

  • CRIMEJun 10 · 12:34 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over massive fire that killed 168

    Hong Kong authorities charged seven individuals and two construction companies with manslaughter and fraud over a 2025 fire at Wang Fuk Court that killed 168 people. The companies, Will Power Architects and Prestige Construction, faced allegations of negligence in fire safety during a renovation project, including using non-fire-retardant materials and obstructing escape routes.

  • CRIMEJun 10 · 07:53 UTCAP NEWS
    Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over deadly fire that killed 168

    Hong Kong authorities charged seven people and two companies with offenses including manslaughter and conspiracy over a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po that killed 168 people in November 2025. The suspects, linked to the residential complex's renovation project, face additional charges such as money laundering and tax evasion.

  • CRIMEJun 10 · 07:07 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over deadly fire that killed 168

    Hong Kong authorities charged seven people and two companies with offenses including manslaughter and conspiracy over a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po that killed 168 people. The charges relate to failures in a renovation project, with allegations of money laundering and tax evasion also included. Police and the anti-graft agency had previously arrested 61 individuals linked to the case.

  • BUSINESSJun 9 · 06:18 UTCSCMP CHINA
    ‘Integrity is non-negotiable,’ Hong Kong anti-corruption chief says at Apec seminar

    Hong Kong’s anti-corruption chief emphasized trust and integrity in finance during an Apec seminar, stating corruption undermines prosperity and societal foundations. A mainland China official pledged to maintain a clean business environment and enhance regional cooperation.