Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has arrested three people for allegedly reposting online content inciting others to abstain from voting or to cast invalid ballots in the coming Legislative Council election.
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The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said on Friday that the suspects – two men and one woman, aged 55 to 66 – were arrested on the same day.
The watchdog said it would pursue the case in accordance with the law and established procedures while seeking legal advice from the Department of Justice to determine whether prosecution should be instigated upon the completion of the investigation.
“The ICAC strongly condemns criminals who attempted to interfere with and undermine the current Legco election by circulating messages online to incite others not to vote,” it said.
The watchdog also said that it would uphold a clean election on December 7.
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“The commission will resolutely prevent and combat any conduct that might interfere with and undermine the election, and will ensure that the election will be conducted fairly, openly and honestly,” it added.