Bribery Allegations Stem from Banking Transactions
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Hong Kong has charged two women with bribery offenses related to banking transactions. The charges stem from an investigation into allegations that the women attempted to bribe bank employees to facilitate unauthorized transactions.
Details of the Case
The first defendant, a 45-year-old woman, is accused of offering a HK$100,000 (approximately US$12,800) bribe to a bank employee in exchange for processing a fraudulent loan application. The second defendant, a 35-year-old woman, is alleged to have attempted to bribe the same bank employee with HK$50,000 (approximately US$6,400) to withdraw funds from an inactive account.
The ICAC’s investigation revealed that the first defendant was attempting to obtain a loan of HK$1 million (approximately US$128,000) from the bank by providing false documents. The second defendant was allegedly attempting to withdraw funds from an account that had been closed due to inactivity.
Charges Filed
The first defendant has been charged with one count of offering an advantage to an agent, while the second defendant has been charged with one count of attempted bribery. Both women appeared in court on Thursday, January 19, 2023, and were released on bail. They are scheduled to return to court on February 16, 2023.
The ICAC is committed to combating corruption in Hong Kong and has warned that it will take strict action against individuals who engage in such illegal behavior.
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