Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption has arrested 14 people, including three staff from a listed cleaning services company, on suspicion of bribery in awarding contracts to subcontractors. Authorities seized watches worth over HK$10 million. The involved firm is Hong Kong Johnson Holdings, whose office was raided the previous day.
Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) raided the office of a listed cleaning services company on Wednesday, arresting three staff members, including a senior manager. The firm is Hong Kong Johnson Holdings, which filed with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing on Thursday night confirming the ICAC action and stating that the senior staff was not a board member, with all three suspended pending further notice.
The 14 suspects comprise six men and eight women aged 24 to 57, also including proprietors and employees of three subcontractors. These subcontractors allegedly offered advantages to secure contracts in the commercial sector, such as supplying vehicles and performing related maintenance work for the listed company. The ICAC seized cash and watches valued at over HK$10 million (US$1.3 million).
While the ICAC did not name the companies involved, the Post learned that one is Hong Kong Johnson Holdings. The case involves the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, with suspicions of conspiracy to defraud and money laundering. The ICAC stressed that such conduct undermines business integrity, and investigations are ongoing.
