{
  "id": 17049784,
  "title": "100 govt officers to be interviewed in Wang Fuk probe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/100-govt-officers-to-be-interviewed-in-wang-fuk-probe-17049784",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T10:41:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1875826-20261029.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An inquiry team will interview approximately 100 government officers spanning four departments as part of the Wang Fuk Court fire accountability probe, according to Public Service Commission chairwoman Maisie Cheng. The targeted departments include the Housing Department's Independent Checking Unit, Buildings Department, Fire Services Department, and Labour Department. Chief Executive John Lee announced the two-tier administrative-accountability investigation, with 40 to 50 officers likely to be investigated. The team, which has been preparing since August, aims to complete the work within three months, as required by Chief Executive John Lee. They will utilize the independent committee report and published materials as their foundation, then delve into individual civil servants' actions, including potential breaches of the Civil Service Code, by requesting files and conducting interviews. Once the investigation concludes, the team will determine which officers bear administrative responsibility and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions to the government, which could range from dismissal, compulsory retirement, demotion, to fines.",
  "summary": "Public Service Commission chairwoman Maisie Cheng said on Thursday that an inquiry team examining civil servants' accountability over the Wang Fuk Court fire will interview about 100 government officers across four departments, with 40 to 50 likely to be investigation targets. She was speaking after Chief Executive John Lee announced the two-tier administrative-accountability investigation…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}