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City University Professor Sentenced for HK$1,000 Bribery Attempt

3/26/2026

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City University professor Du Du was sentenced to 4½ months for attempting to bribe a Hong Kong property agent with HK$1,000.
The magistrate dismissed Du's defense that cultural differences influenced his actions.
He offered the bribe to avoid paying HK$16,000 for breaching a tenancy agreement signed on November 6, 2022.
Du has been granted bail to appeal the conviction.
The case was investigated by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

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City University professor Du Du was sentenced to 4½ months for attempting to bribe a Hong Kong property agent with HK$1,000.
The magistrate dismissed Du's defense that cultural differences influenced his actions.
He offered the bribe to avoid paying HK$16,000 for breaching a tenancy agreement signed on November 6, 2022.
Du has been granted bail to appeal the conviction.
The case was investigated by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).