Hong Kong Police Chief Jailed for Corruption Over Investigation
A Hong Kong police chief inspector received a 2.5-year sentence for accepting over HK$1.1 million in cash and gifts to halt a criminal investigation and divulge case details.
A Hong Kong police chief inspector has been jailed for 2Β½ years for accepting more than HK$1.1 million (US$140,400) in cash and gifts from a businessman in exchange for ending a criminal investigation against him and divulging details about two other cases. Tsuen Wan Court, which is now handling District Court cases, on Tuesday sentenced Ho Siu-tung on two counts each of accepting advantages as a public servant and misconduct in public office over his illicit dealings with Qu Haipeng between...