The ICAC has charged several Health Inspectors from Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety for allegedly misusing their authority by failing to properly dispose of unused food samples and stealing those samples. Health Inspector Lau Shing-hin pleaded guilty to theft and will return to court on November 6. The investigation revealed that he stole food samples between May 2022 and March 2023, with various items recovered from his home. Four other Health Inspectors face charges of conspiracy to steal and will also appear in court on November 6. The FEHD is cooperating with the ICAC and has implemented integrity training to prevent future misconduct.
Resources: https://www.icac.org.hk/en/p/press/index_id_1977.html
