Hong Kong’s ICAC charges ex-professor over alleged bribe to admit master’s student
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Hong Kong's ICAC has charged Liu Hongbin, a former HKUST professor, and a friend, Lam, with corruption related to a master's program admission. Liu allegedly accepted a HK$40,000 bribe from Lam to facilitate a student's admission into the Master of Science in Environmental Health and Safety program between March and May 2025. He also allegedly offered red packets to colleagues. Liu, then the program director, was responsible for reviewing applications. Both face charges, including conspiracy for a public servant to accept an advantage. The ICAC investigation revealed the student did not meet admission requirements, and the application was rejected. Both defendants are out on bail and scheduled to appear in court.
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AI-ExtractedThe ICAC’s investigation also found that the student failed to meet general admission requirements.
Liu was then programme director for the Master of Science in Environmental Health and Safety.
The duo jointly faced one count of conspiracy for a public servant to accept an advantage.
Liu Hongbin, 63, a former chair professor at HKUST, and a friend are being charged in the case.
Hong Kong’s ICAC has charged a former university professor with allegedly accepting a HK$40,000 bribe.
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