Hong Kong’s ICAC arrests 14, including 3 staff of listed company, for alleged bribery

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jeffie LamJanuary 23, 2026 at 02:50 AM
Hong Kong’s ICAC arrests 14, including 3 staff of listed company, for alleged bribery

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Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) arrested 14 individuals, including three staff members from a listed cleaning services company, on suspicion of bribery. The arrests, involving six men and eight women aged 24-57, stem from alleged advantages offered by subcontractors in exchange for contracts to provide services, such as vehicle supply and maintenance, to the listed company. While the ICAC did not name the company, Hong Kong Johnson Holdings confirmed that its office was raided and a senior manager and two employees were arrested and subsequently suspended. The ICAC also seized watches valued at over HK$10 million (US$1.3 million) during the operation. The investigation centers around the awarding of contracts to subcontractors in the commercial sector.

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