Core Points - The Hong Kong government is investigating a serious fire incident at the Mong Fuk Court, leading to the arrest of 12 individuals, including engineering consultants and contractors, for corruption related to the use of substandard protective nets [1][2] - The investigation revealed that the protective nets used did not meet fire-retardant standards, with evidence showing that 2,300 rolls of non-compliant nets were purchased at a price of HKD 54 per roll, totaling approximately 75,000 square meters [1] - In response to concerns about inspections following a fire incident in Central, the involved parties purchased 115 rolls of compliant nets at HKD 100 per roll, which were strategically placed to pass subsequent tests [1][2] Investigation Findings - Initial tests conducted on samples from the fire site indicated that 7 out of 20 samples did not meet fire-retardant standards, particularly those taken from hard-to-reach areas [2] - The government officials highlighted that the perpetrators mixed compliant and non-compliant nets to evade detection, indicating a premeditated effort to commit fraud [2]
香港廉政公署：施工方鱼目混珠 从本地供应商采购未达阻燃标准防护网
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-12-01 15:38