{
  "id": 17739542,
  "title": "ICAC charges two ex-cleaning firm executives",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/icac-charges-two-ex-cleaning-firm-executives-17739542",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T03:04:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1876208-20261102.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two former Johnson Cleaning Services executives, William Fung and Jimmy Lee, have been charged by the ICAC for accepting bribes exceeding HK$75 million, according to a report. The charges stem from the procurement of cleaning vehicles and maintenance services between November 2024 and January 2026, with expenses surpassing HK$160 million. The alleged bribes were reportedly given to the supplier's owner in exchange for favoritism in the company's dealings. Both Fung, the former director and CEO of Johnson, and Lee, the former general manager, were charged on October 30 with conspiracy under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance and the Crimes Ordinance. The investigation, which Johnson has cooperated with, may result in further charges as the case is still under review.",
  "summary": "Two former senior executives of a cleaning company have been charged by the ICAC for allegedly accepting bribes totalling more than HK$75 million in connection with the procurement of cleaning vehicles and maintenance services, with the case expected to be mentioned at Kwun Tong Magistrates' Courts on Monday. William Fung, 54, former director of Johnson Cleaning Services Company Limited and chief…",
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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."
}