The Hong Kong Competition Commission (HKCC) has welcomed the conviction of Ms. Lui Miu Ching Jessica, marking the first criminal case for obstructing a competition investigation in Hong Kong.
Ms. Lui was found guilty of concealing and deleting documents during an investigation into suspected price-fixing among cleaning service companies. She was sentenced to two months in prison, with bail granted pending appeal.
The case highlights the importance of cooperation with the Commission’s investigation powers under the Competition Ordinance (Cap. 619). Non-compliance, such as destroying documents, providing false information, or obstructing searches, can result in fines up to HK$1 million and imprisonment for up to two years.
The Commission emphasized that today’s conviction serves as a strong deterrent against obstructing investigations and thanked the Hong Kong Police Force for their assistance in the case.
Source: Hong Kong Competition Commission Press Release – March 2025
Source: https://www.compcomm.hk/en/media/press/files/First_criminal_conviction_PR_EN.pdf
