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

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Harvey KongMarch 14, 2026 at 09:20 AM

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Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is seeking to recruit 50 new officers. The agency expects approximately 1,000 people to attend its recruitment learning event this weekend. According to ICAC director Paul Lau Chi-ho, the agency is confident in filling the vacancies. Unlike other disciplined services, the ICAC has no plans to relax its recruitment criteria. Lau made this announcement on Saturday, the first day of the ICAC's recruitment event. The ICAC is looking to bolster its ranks amid ongoing efforts to combat corruption in Hong Kong.

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