Former Hong Kong securities official charged with obstructing justice in corruption probe

World News

1 year ago

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Credited from: SCMP

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency has charged Deng Yingxia, a former senior official with the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), with obstructing justice.
Deng, 48, faces a single count of conspiracy to pervert the course of public justice involving advice given during an ongoing investigation.
The investigation pertains to suspected false trading and market manipulation involving China Gas Industry Investment Holdings Company.
Deng is accused of meeting individuals connected to the case and advising them on how to respond to the SFC investigation.
The integrity of Hong Kong’s financial market is prioritized, with the ICAC emphasizing zero tolerance for individuals undermining it.

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