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HK Court Jails 13 Parents for Kindergarten Bribery

3/31/2026

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  • The Hong Kong court sentenced 13 parents and a middleman to up to 14 months in jail for bribery to secure kindergarten enrolments.
  • Bribes ranged from HK$20,000 to HK$200,000 (US$2,600 to US$25,600).
  • Some defendants blamed Fatima Rumjahn, a former English Schools Foundation employee, for exploiting their desire to enroll.
  • Deputy District Judge Amy Chan Wai-mun said the parents must follow the law and condemned the bribery.