The suspects—17 men and five women ranging in age from 36 to 78—include senior executives and staff from four consultancy companies and three construction contractors, along with several chairpersons of residents’ committees overseeing the affected properties.
The detentions came during a two-day crackdown dubbed “Operation Lion Rock,” carried out this week after the anti-corruption body received complaints. ICAC investigators searched numerous locations, including consultancy and contractor offices, confiscating bidding paperwork, project documentation, and financial records.
The watchdog said the schemes under scrutiny involve major refurbishment works at three housing estates, three apartment blocks, and one industrial property situated in Tsuen Wan, Sham Shui Po, Tai Kok Tsui, San Po Kong, Kwun Tong, Sheung Wan, and Shau Kei Wan. Contract values ranged from HK$2 million to more than HK$100 million per project, totaling over HK$200 million.