The Independent Commission Against Corruption has launched an investigation into the possible corruption of the Wang Fuk Court's maintenance project and arrested three responsible persons of the project's contractor.
The Wang Fuk Court after the fire disaster, Photo by Bastille Post
The police earlier escorted the suspect back to his residence in Yuen Long for evidence collection. Photo by Bastille Post
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has set up a dedicated investigation team to investigate the possible corruption of the buildings' maintenance project. After arresting eight people involved in the case earlier on November 28th, three more were arrested on the evening of the 28th. The three men, aged between 52 and 68, were arrested by the police. After being released on the evening of the 28th, they were immediately arrested by ICAC to carry out the investigation of the project's corruption and are currently being detained. ICAC stated that the relevant investigation is still ongoing.
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The Wang Fuk Court after the fire disaster, Photo by Bastille Post
The police earlier escorted the suspect back to his residence in Yuen Long for evidence collection. Photo by Bastille Post
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A suspect was arrested by the police. Photo by Bastille Post
ICAC, Photo source: reference image
A suspect was arrested by the police. Photo by Bastille Post
A theft occurred recently at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, with three workers involved in reinforcement work arrested for suspected of stealing valuables from a unit. Mr. Chow Yat-ming, the Commissioner of Police, stated that security at Wang Fuk Court will be strengthened, including requiring workers to undergo body searches upon leaving.
Mr. Chow Yat-ming, the Commissioner of Police, Photo by Bastille Post
Mr. Chow stated that the police suspended all reinforcement work at Wang Fuk Court immediately after the theft. Following a review, four new security measures will be introduced. These include increased police patrols, requiring workers to store personal valuables—such as jewelry, watches, and cash—in lockers before heading upstairs, and limiting each worker to carrying no more than HKD $500 in cash on-site (mobile phones are permitted). Additionally, police will first document any visibly valuable items inside the units, and workers will be subject to body searches and metal detector checks upon exit. The reinforcement work is scheduled to resume on Monday (9th).
Mr. Chow Yat-ming, the Commissioner of Police, Photo by Bastille Post
Mr. Chow noted that during previous work periods, police had registered workers' personal information—including ID card numbers and phone numbers—before officers escorted them to their work floors. Workers were also prohibited from carrying backpacks or bags upstairs. He added that only the three arrested workers have been implicated in the case so far, with no involvement of others found. As of 5 p.m. on March 7, police had received approximately 81 related reports, most of which expressed concerns from residents about unit security. Police will follow up on each report to determine whether theft was involved.
Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Photo by Bastille Post
Mr. Chow also stated receiving a report from a resident who suspected credit card theft. He urged residents worried about credit or bank cards left in their units to contact their banks immediately to report the loss and arrange for replacements. When asked whether the incident pointed to possible police negligence, Mr. Chow said an internal review would be conducted. If human error is identified, disciplinary action may follow.
Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Photo by Bastille Post
