Independent Commission Against Corruption

Senior politicians in the New South Wales Liberal party supported a group of young conservative power brokers aiming to shift the party to the right. The Independent Commission Against Corruption is hearing allegations of corruption linked to this group, including recruitment events featuring Tony Abbott and Alan Jones.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) is investigating alleged political donations by Catholic Schools NSW to the Liberal party, which may have exceeded legal limits and were not declared. An education funding expert highlights the need to ensure taxpayer funds are used for their intended purposes.

Hong Kong's anti-corruption agency and police arrested 19 individuals, including football players and coaches, for match-fixing and illegal betting. One player is accused of both fixing matches and managing illicit bets, with the investigation targeting a syndicate linked to at least five football clubs.

Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) reported a 1.5-fold increase in corruption complaints related to building renovations in the first four months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, following public concern over bid-rigging after the Wang Fuk Court fire. In response, the ICAC doubled its investigators to 100 to address the surge in cases.

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has charged a former head of the Chinese University Medical Centre’s Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre, Lau Mun-cheung, with fraud over allegedly falsely claiming to have provided professional services to patients to obtain fees.

Hong Kong authorities charged seven individuals and two companies with offenses including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud following a deadly fire that killed 168 people at Wang Fuk Court. The charges stem from alleged negligence in fire safety measures during a renovation project, including the use of non-fire-retardant materials.

Hong Kong authorities charged seven individuals and two construction companies with manslaughter and fraud over a 2025 fire at Wang Fuk Court that killed 168 people. The companies, Will Power Architects and Prestige Construction, faced allegations of negligence in fire safety during a renovation project, including using non-fire-retardant materials and obstructing escape routes.

Hong Kong authorities charged seven people and two companies with offenses including manslaughter and conspiracy over a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po that killed 168 people in November 2025. The suspects, linked to the residential complex's renovation project, face additional charges such as money laundering and tax evasion.

Hong Kong authorities charged seven people and two companies with offenses including manslaughter and conspiracy over a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po that killed 168 people. The charges relate to failures in a renovation project, with allegations of money laundering and tax evasion also included. Police and the anti-graft agency had previously arrested 61 individuals linked to the case.

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption chief emphasized trust and integrity in finance during an Apec seminar, stating corruption undermines prosperity and societal foundations. A mainland China official pledged to maintain a clean business environment and enhance regional cooperation.