Independent Commission Against Corruption

What Independent Commission Against Corruption does

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is a statutory law enforcement agency of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, established in 1974 to combat corruption across the public and private sectors. It operates a three-pronged strategy delivered through three departments: the Operations Department (執行處) for investigation and prosecution, the Corruption Prevention Department (防止貪污處) for system-level advisory and governance consulting to public and private organizations, and the Community Relations Department (社區關係處) for public education, youth engagement, and civic outreach. ICAC also operates the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption as a dedicated training facility for domestic officers and visiting international officials, and the Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre (HKBEDC) for corporate ethics engagement. Service delivery is entirely free at point of use; ICAC is funded solely through Hong Kong SAR Government budget allocations and holds no commercial revenue streams. The agency serves Hong Kong citizens, government departments, public sector organizations, National Sports Associations, schools, and the Hong Kong business community, with international engagement extending to anti-corruption agencies in over 60 jurisdictions through bilateral MoUs and IAACA membership.

ICAC's core products and platforms include the official website (icac.org.hk) as the primary reporting and information portal, a long-running TV drama series ('廉政行動', produced from 1975 to 2024) used for public education, the Moral Education Resource Network (me.icac.hk) for school-based integrity curricula, and a suite of youth programmes (iTeen Leadership, ICAC Ambassador, Elite Integrity Leader, iJunior Primary School Moral Education). Recent product additions include the Jockey Club HKCGI Sports Governance Certification Course (launched Feb 2026) targeting National Sports Associations, and the AI and Technologies in Anti-Corruption Training Programme (launched Oct 2025) co-organized with UNODC. Distribution is direct-to-public through seven regional district offices across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and New Territories, plus a 24-hour reporting center, an election hotline, and an extensive social media presence spanning Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Weibo, WeChat, and Xiaohongshu. ICAC is wholly owned and controlled by the HKSAR Government and operates under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance and the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance.

Name

Independent Commission Against Corruption

Legal name

Independent Commission Against Corruption, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Website

https://icac.org.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is a Hong Kong SAR Government statutory law enforcement agency, founded in 1974, that investigates and prosecutes corruption, advises on corruption prevention, and delivers public integrity education to citizens, government bodies, sports organizations, schools, and the business community — funded entirely through HKSAR Government budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement & Public Integrity Services

NAICS

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (9221), National Security and International Affairs (928)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (EDABADAA)

Keywords

• Anti-corruption enforcement
• Corruption prevention consulting
• Public integrity education
• Government law enforcement
• Election integrity monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

North Point

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels15 records

Core offering

ICAC is the statutory anti-corruption law enforcement agency of the Hong Kong SAR Government, fundamentally delivering three functions: investigation and prosecution of corruption offenses, corruption prevention consulting for public and private sector organizations, and community-wide integrity education. Its core mandate is enforced through dedicated departments (Operations Department, Corruption Prevention Department, Community Relations Department) and supported by a network of seven district offices, a 24-hour reporting center, and international training programs.

Product overview

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of Hong Kong is a law enforcement agency that operates various public-facing digital products and educational services. Its core offerings include an official website portal with corruption reporting channels, the long-running ICAC TV drama series (廉政行動) spanning from 1975 to 2024, and the Moral Education Resource Network (德育資源網) - an online platform for integrity education. ICAC provides youth programmes including the iTeen Leadership, Ambassador, Elite Integrity Leader, and iJunior programmes targeting students from primary through university. The Sports Governance Certification Course, developed through a partnership with the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute and Hong Kong Jockey Club, offers governance training for National Sports Associations. The ICAC Club (廉政之友) is a volunteer membership organization with a youth sub-association. These products work together to deliver ICAC's three-pronged mission of investigation, prevention, and education against corruption.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 廉政公署菁英誠信領袖計劃 (ICAC Elite Integrity Leadership Programme): Leadership training programme for high school and tertiary students
• 廉政大使計劃 (ICAC Ambassador Programme)
• iTeen領袖計劃 (iTeen Leadership Programme)
• iJunior小學德育計劃 (iJunior Primary School Moral Education Programme)
• 廉政之友 (ICAC Club)
• Sports Governance and Integrity Alliance (SGIA)
• 廉政行動 (ICAC in Action)

Products and services

• ICAC Investigation and Enforcement Services (執行處) Statutory investigation and enforcement services for corruption cases in Hong Kong, covering both public and private sector. Operates under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance and Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance, with exclusive jurisdiction over major corruption cases. Includes a 24-hour Reporting Center (25 266 366) and in-person reporting at ICAC Headquarters.
• Corruption Prevention Consulting Services (防止貪污處) Corruption prevention consulting and advisory services for government departments, public sector organizations, and the private sector. Develops governance codes, reviews procedures, and recommends internal controls to prevent corruption risks.
• ICAC District Offices Network (分區辦事處) Network of seven regional offices across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and New Territories providing face-to-face anti-corruption education, reporting services, and community outreach. Covers East Hong Kong Island, West Hong Kong Island & Islands, East Kowloon & Sai Kung, West Kowloon, New Territories East, New Territories Northwest, and New Territories Southwest districts.
• Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption – International Training Programmes Professional anti-corruption training programmes delivered to international anti-corruption agencies at the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption. Includes 10-day professional development courses, joint training programmes, and one-year attachment programmes. Has trained officials from Saudi Arabia's Nazaha, UAE Accountability Authority, and 22 anti-corruption agencies from 16 jurisdictions on AI and technologies. The Academy is a wholly-owned ICAC subsidiary.
• Jockey Club HKCGI Sports Governance Certification Course Free seven-module online certification course (approximately 18 hours) for National Sports Associations covering director duties, legal compliance, financial management, strategic planning, and ethical leadership. Developed by Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute with funding from Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, with ICAC as a partner in the Sports Governance and Integrity Alliance.
• Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre (HKBEDC) Services Business ethics development and promotion services for the Hong Kong business community, including business ethics training, anti-bribery compliance consulting, and corporate governance education. Operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICAC under the Community Relations Department.
• Clean Election Services (廉潔選舉) Election integrity monitoring and enforcement services covering Legislative Council, District Council, Election Committee, Chief Executive, and Rural Representative elections. Includes a dedicated Election Enquiries Hotline (2920 7878), educational platform for candidates, campaign staff, and voters, and enforcement of clean election laws.
• ICAC TV Drama Series 《廉政行動》 Long-running television drama series produced by ICAC to educate the public about corruption prevention and the agency's work. The series has run continuously from 1975 to 2024, with productions including 《靜默的革命》(1975), 《ICAC》(1978), 《廉政先鋒》(1981, 1985, 1989), 《廉政行動》series from 1992 onward, and 《廉政行動 2024》 as the most recent production.
• ICAC Club (廉政之友) Volunteer membership organization promoting integrity culture, providing volunteer opportunities, resources, and activities. Includes a youth sub-association 友.Teen地 for members aged 35 and under. ICAC Club members have provided over 70,000 volunteer hours over 25 years.
• ICAC Official Website (www.icac.org.hk) Official government portal providing anti-corruption reporting channels, departmental information, news releases, educational resources, and public services for Hong Kong ICAC. Includes audiovisual productions, publicity materials, and links to official social media channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 officials trained from Saudi Arabia in single training course - largest international training by participant count
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2026ICAC hosted a 10-day professional anti-corruption training course for 60 officials from Saudi Arabia's Nazaha at the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption, marking ICAC's largest international training course by participant count. A new one-year attachment programme for Nazaha officers was also piloted. This collaboration is part of strengthening graft-fighting partnerships between the two jurisdictions.
• Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026HKCGI collaborated with The Hong Kong Jockey Club to develop the Jockey Club HKCGI Sports Governance Certification Course, a seven-module online programme targeting National Sports Associations with approximately 18 hours of content covering director duties, legal compliance, financial management, strategic planning, and ethical leadership.
• The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities TrustmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust funds the Sports Governance and Integrity Alliance, a three-year partnership involving ICAC, HKCGI, and the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong. The Trust also funds the Sports Governance Certification Course for National Sports Associations.
• Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, ChinamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026Part of the three-year Sports Governance and Integrity Alliance partnership funded by Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, working with ICAC and HKCGI to strengthen governance across Hong Kong's National Sports Associations.
• International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025ICAC Commissioner serves as IAACA President. IAACA organized events with over 500 representatives from nearly 60 jurisdictions and online seminars for over 2,000 global participants. Bilateral meetings were held with anti-corruption agencies of Brazil, Italy, South Africa, and China's Ambassador to South Africa.
• UNODC and GlobE NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025ICAC co-organized a 10-day professional development programme on AI and technologies in anti-corruption work with UNODC and its GlobE Network, bringing together 22 anti-corruption agencies from 16 jurisdictions. The course featured technology demonstrations and a study tour to Wuhan.
• UAE Accountability AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2025ICAC signed its eighth Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE Accountability Authority during Commissioner Woo's Middle East delegation visit in February 2025. This was part of strengthening anti-corruption cooperation between Hong Kong and the UAE.
• Belt and Road CountriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2025ICAC refines anti-corruption training curriculum for Belt and Road countries, with visits to infrastructure projects including Diriyah Gate and Al Dhafra solar plant in Saudi Arabia and UAE to inform training content.
• Hong Kong Monetary AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisited as part of international training course for Saudi Arabia's Nazaha officials, providing exposure to financial regulation and anti-money laundering frameworks.
• Hong Kong Jockey ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisited as part of international training course for Saudi Arabia's Nazaha officials, demonstrating corporate governance and integrity frameworks.
• Community Relations Advisory CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory committee that receives reports on Community Relations Department work and provides guidance on community education and publicity strategies.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC / SPRM): Malaysia's federal anti-corruption agency with broad investigative and preventive mandate. Comparable in scope and powers to ICAC, and actively cooperates with ICAC through Belt and Road and regional training programmes.
• Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), Singapore: Singapore's premier anti-corruption law enforcement agency with comparable statutory powers and a regional reputation for clean governance. Operates a similar investigation-prevention-education triad and serves as a model for smaller, high-integrity jurisdictions.
• Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC), Queensland: Queensland's independent anti-corruption body that combines investigation and prevention functions analogous to ICAC. Serves a state-level jurisdiction but applies the same statutory independent-commission model.
• Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC), Victoria: Victoria's independent anti-corruption and police oversight body. Operates with similar statutory independence and jurisdiction over public-sector corruption, paralleling ICAC's HKSAR mandate.
• NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (NSW ICAC): New South Wales' statutory anti-corruption agency with investigation, prevention, and education functions mirroring ICAC's three-pronged model. ICAC's investigation powers and operational structure are conceptually identical to NSW ICAC, making it the closest functional peer.

Others

• International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA): The international umbrella body of which ICAC's Commissioner is President. IAACA's 60+ jurisdiction membership makes it the principal institutional peer-network ICAC anchors, with overlapping training, knowledge-sharing, and event programming.
• UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC): The UN body that co-organizes ICAC's AI & Technologies in Anti-Corruption programme via its GlobE Network. Functions as a multilateral enabler and partner rather than a direct operational peer, but operates in the same international anti-corruption capacity-building space.

Broad incumbents

• UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO): The UK's specialist fraud and corruption prosecutor with broader scope covering bribery, fraud, and complex financial crime. Less prevention/education-focused than ICAC but overlaps on cross-border corruption enforcement and international training cooperation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hongkongicac
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ICACChannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/hongkongicac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hongkongicac
• Instagraminstagram.com/hongkongicac

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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