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Ex-Official's Dismissal Highlights Bribery Risks for Civil Servants

1/25/2026

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Hong Kong civil servants are advised to beware of offers after Ricky Cheng Chun-sang, former director of the Tianjin Liaison Unit, was dismissed and is under investigation for allegedly accepting advantages tied to a Macau trip.
Leung Chau-ting, chairman of the Federation of Civil Service Unions, says officials must avoid perceptions of improper benefits, especially in trade roles.
The case demonstrates the reach of Hong Kong's anti-bribery laws.

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Hong Kong civil servants are advised to beware of offers after Ricky Cheng Chun-sang, former director of the Tianjin Liaison Unit, was dismissed and is under investigation for allegedly accepting advantages tied to a Macau trip.
Leung Chau-ting, chairman of the Federation of Civil Service Unions, says officials must avoid perceptions of improper benefits, especially in trade roles.
The case demonstrates the reach of Hong Kong's anti-bribery laws.