Hong Kong authorities arrest pro-democracy singer for corruption

ReutersPublished: Aug 2, 2021 6:24 AM

Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog on Monday charged a singer and prominent pro-democracy activist Anthony Wong with "corrupt conduct" at a 2018 election rally, the latest legal action against dissent by authorities in the Chinese-ruled city.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said in a statement that Wong had provided "entertainment to induce others to vote" for pro-democracy activist Au Nok-hin in a 2018 legislative council by-election...

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