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Hong Kong Court Convicts 14 in Kindergarten Bribery Scandal

2/24/2026

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A Hong Kong court convicted 13 parents and a businessman for bribery related to the English Schools Foundation (ESF) kindergarten to secure priority admission for their children.
Bribes ranged from HK$20,000 to HK$200,000.
Fatima Rumjahn, the administrator, pleaded guilty to nine charges and testified against the group.
Deputy Judge Amy Chan said a custodial sentence is inevitable for the 14 convicted individuals.
Sentencing is scheduled for March 31, 2026.

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Story summary

A Hong Kong court convicted 13 parents and a businessman for bribery related to the English Schools Foundation (ESF) kindergarten to secure priority admission for their children.
Bribes ranged from HK$20,000 to HK$200,000.
Fatima Rumjahn, the administrator, pleaded guilty to nine charges and testified against the group.
Deputy Judge Amy Chan said a custodial sentence is inevitable for the 14 convicted individuals.
Sentencing is scheduled for March 31, 2026.