Hongkongers put on investigator’s hat in new ICAC anti-corruption simulation

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Participants to experience different stages of ICAC probe during three-hour activity, including evidence gathering, arrest, facial recognition and interviews

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Participants interrogate a “suspect” in a video interview room that highly resembles those used for real investigations. Photo: Leopold Chen

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Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has launched an immersive programme that lets residents and tourists experience first-hand how graft-busters work.

AdvertisementThe Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said its public engagement project, dubbed “Operation 303”, would open for public registration on Wednesday.

During the three-hour activity, participants will be guided by ICAC officers to investigate a simulated corruption case involving a construction project.

Participants will experience different stages of an ICAC investigation, including evidence gathering, arrest, facial recognition and interviews.

“Through the interactive activities, we hope participants will gain a sense of how our investigators overcome challenges with persistence and professionalism,” ICAC chief community relations officer Jan Li Po-yi said.

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“They can also learn about corruption hazards.”

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