Twenty-one people, including two assistant trainers and four stable employees licensed with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, have been arrested by anti-corruption police in Hong Kong for alleged connections to an illegal bookmaking ring, Racing Post reports.
A spokesperson for the Independent Commission Against Corruption said in a statement, “A total of 21 persons, including two assistant trainers and four stable staff of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, were arrested for suspected corruption in relation to the provision of privileged information to facilitate illegal bookmaking and control of racehorses.
“The HKJC has rendered full assistance to the ICAC during its operation. The ICAC and the HKJC do not tolerate any corrupt activities. The two organisations will continue to liaise and cooperate closely to combat related crimes and keep horseracing in Hong Kong clean.”
The Hong Kong Jockey Club's statement acknowledged that it has “zero tolerance for any illegal acts or activities of its employees.” It continued, “The club does not comment on any cases being investigated by ICAC. However, the club would like to emphasise that upholding uncompromising integrity has always been the core value of the club.”
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