5 charged in Hong Kong in case linked to HK$1.5 million in payments to stage crimes to help 2 detainees get lighter sentences for tipoffs

It was arranged for two men to be present at the locations so the two detainees could provide “intelligence” to police with a view to leading to the arrest of the duo and seizure of the unlawful articles.

The ICAC said the plot aimed to facilitate the two inmates’ applications for a reduction of their sentences in the court proceedings of their cases.

The two inmates, respectively, and their family members allegedly paid HK$250,000 and HK$1.25 million to Wong for the arrangements.

The ICAC has charged Wong, Lau and Kwan with two counts of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

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ICAC inquiries also revealed that Wong allegedly provided HK$319,500 to two other associates, Wan Chin-pang, 27 and Cheng Lok-lam, 24, to coordinate one of the cases.

Wan and Cheng jointly face one count of dealing with property known or believed to represent proceeds of an indictable offence.

The case is scheduled for mention at West Kowloon Court on Wednesday, pending transfer to the District Court for plea.

The spokesman said the case stemmed from a corruption investigation.