Hong Kong corruption-buster arrests man suspected of calling for district council election boycott
- Analyst programmer, 38, allegedly reposted social media call inciting others to not take part in Sunday’s election
- Anti-corruption agency officers seized his mobile phone during operation
The 38-year-old analyst programmer allegedly reposted on social media a call for a boycott of the coming poll during the “election period”, a spokesman from the Independent Commission Against Corruption on Monday said.
“In accordance with established procedures, the findings of an investigation will be forwarded to the Department of Justice upon completion of investigations for legal advice on whether there is sufficient evidence to instigate a prosecution,” he said.
Officers from the agency, which enforces the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance, seized the suspect’s mobile phone during the operation.
Sunday’s election will be the first since authorities overhauled procedures, including by slashing the number of directly elected seats to 88.
