Thirty people were arrested for alleged corruption over the Three-runway System Project (3RS Project) of the Hong Kong International Airport, according to the Independent Commission Against Corruption. The four arrested Airport Authority staff were also treated to restaurants, nightclubs, and other entertainment establishments by staff members of the relevant main contractors and subcontractors on several occasions. The 3RS Project was launched in 2016 by the Hong Kong International Airport. Some engineering professionals, including the four arrested Airport Authority staff, were employed on short-term contracts to assist in managing the Project. They were responsible for handling various contracts of the Project, including the main reclamation works and works for the new runway.

Source: The Standard August 18, 2022 18:32 UTC