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

South China Morning Post Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ng Kang-chungFebruary 13, 2026 at 11:39 AM

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Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) arrested 22 individuals in connection with suspected corruption related to seven building renovation projects valued at over HK$200 million. The arrests, stemming from "Operation Lion Rock," targeted directors and employees of four project consultancy firms and three contractors, as well as chairmen of owners' corporations. The ICAC raided multiple locations, seizing documents and records related to projects in Tsuen Wan, Sham Shui Po, and other areas. The investigation was launched following complaints, and the ICAC stated its actions prevented the awarding of two contracts worth over HK$100 million. The suspects, aged 36 to 78, face allegations of corruption tied to renovation projects at housing estates, residential buildings, and an industrial building.

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The ICAC's operation prevented the award of two contracts worth more than HK$100 million.

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The ICAC raided offices and seized documents, including tender and works documents, and banking records.

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The suspects included directors/employees of consultancy firms and contractors, and chairmen of owners’ corporations.

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The renovation projects are worth more than HK$200 million (US$25.6 million).

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22 people were arrested on suspicion of corruption linked to building renovation projects.

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Shau Kei Wan 50% Kwun Tong 50% Sheung Wan 50% Tsuen Wan 50% Sham Shui Po 50% Tai Kok Tsui 50% Hong Kong 80% Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) ×590%

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corruption 100% building renovation 90% anti-graft 80% icac 80% arrests 70% contractors 60% project consultancy firms 60% shady deals 50% owners' corporations 50% tender documents 40%

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