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Written by: Li Yinglin
2021-01-13 07:03
The last update date: 2021-01-13 07:03
"Hong Kong 01" exclusively revealed in 2019 that there was a collective fraud in the annual running test of Tong Fuk Correctional Institution on Lantau Island. Over 200 correctional officers were absent from the test but claimed to reporters that they had run and were paid "clocks", which was involved in conspiracy. Three criminal offences, including fraud, false documents and misconduct by public officials.
The reporter asked the Correctional Services Department about the progress of the 2020 Anniversary Run. The department initially refused to respond. Later, the reporter quoted the "Code of Access to Information" and finally received a response. The department stated that an expert report pointed out that a "healthy and balanced life" model and a sports atmosphere had formed. The department also cancelled the 2020 annual physical fitness test due to manpower issues.
It is understood that the Correctional Services Department will permanently cancel the annual physical fitness test.
After a year and a half, the Correctional Services Department stated that it had suspended internal investigations into the annual running trial fraud and referred the incident to law enforcement agencies for follow-up, but did not disclose the law enforcement agencies responsible for the investigation.
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"Hong Kong 01" revealed in 2019 that more than 200 correctional officers at Tong Fuk Correctional Institution on Lantau Island were absent from the annual running test held in March and April of the same year.
When the Correctional Services Department responded to relevant enquiries, it once stated that the running test had been completed and that the staff had been paid with "make up clocks".
The department later changed its name to conduct an internal investigation into the incident, but did not respond to whether it would refer the incident to law enforcement agencies for follow-up.
Less than a week after the incident was revealed, Tang Fuk Correctional Institution's then senior supervisor Pan Wenxi, then chief correctional officer (administration) Zhu Yingtai, then chief correctional officer (industrial and vocational training) Wu Weidong, and four correctional officers commonly known as sports coaches, He was transferred from the correctional institution.
Lin Zhuoting, a former Democratic legislator, said at the time that he had written to the Independent Commission Against Corruption regarding the fraud, requesting an independent investigation.
Less than a week after the incident was revealed, the then senior supervisor Pan Wenxi (third from left) and several correctional officers of the Tong Fuk Correctional Institution were transferred from the correctional institution.
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One and a half years later, "Hong Kong 01" again followed up with the Correctional Services Department on the incident. The Department replied that relevant law enforcement agencies have followed up and investigated the incident. In order not to affect other law enforcement agencies, the Department has suspended relevant The internal investigation will not comment.
The reporter also consulted the Independent Commission Against Corruption regarding the incident. The department responded that it did not comment on individual incidents and only stated that it would handle all corruption complaints in accordance with established procedures in accordance with the law.
As for several correctional officers who were subsequently transferred from Tong Fuk Correctional Institution, the Correctional Services Department stated that because the job assignment details of individual officers involved personal data, it refused to provide the relevant information, saying only that it would be based on manpower, experience, departmental operations and official needs And other factors to make personnel deployment arrangements.
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In addition, it is reported that the Correctional Services Department did not hold an annual running test in 2020. When the reporter checked with the Correctional Services Department in November, the Department did not respond to the news.
Later, the reporter cited the "Code of Access to Information" and then inquired with the Correctional Services Department. The Department only confirmed the cancellation of the annual running test last year.
The Correctional Services Department said that in 2019, it invited fitness experts to review the effectiveness of the annual running test. The report agreed that the "healthy and balanced life" model and exercise atmosphere have been widely established among correctional officers. Therefore, it has decided to cancel the annual running test in 2020. .
(Data Picture/Photographed by Lin Ruoqin)
Correctional Services Department: A healthy lifestyle and sports culture has formed news that the annual run may be cancelled permanently
The Correctional Services Department said that due to the serious staff turnover problem in recent years and the heavy pressure caused by the extra working hours generated by the annual physical fitness test, it invited fitness experts to review the effectiveness of the annual running test in 2019.
According to the department, the report agrees that a "healthy and balanced life" model and a sports atmosphere have been widely formed among correctional officers. They often organize and participate in different types of recreational and sports activities spontaneously. Therefore, the original purpose has been achieved and it has been decided to cancel in 2020. Anniversary running test.
Asked whether the annual physical fitness test will be held in the future, the Correctional Services Department said that it has tried its best to cooperate and responded to the situation where feasible. There is no supplement at present, but it is understood that the annual physical fitness test will be permanently cancelled.
After a year and a half, the Correctional Services Department stated that relevant law enforcement agencies have followed up on the incident. In order not to affect other law enforcement agencies, the Department has suspended relevant internal investigations and will not comment.
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