Bribery Allegations Uncover Corruption at Macau Integrated ResortBribery Allegations Uncover Corruption at Macau Integrated Resort The Commission Against Corruption of Macau (CCAC) has unveiled alleged corruption at an unnamed integrated resort, involving a supervisor who is suspected of manipulating the hiring process to solicit bribes from job seekers. Supervisor’s Alleged Misconduct The CCAC investigation alleges that the supervisor, who remains unidentified, exploited his position in the stewarding department to facilitate employment for at least nine mainland Chinese residents at the resort. The supervisor allegedly leveraged his girlfriend and an intermediary to connect with potential candidates seeking work. Payment of “Placement Fees” The girlfriend and intermediary reportedly offered to assist these individuals in obtaining jobs at the resort in exchange for a “placement fee” ranging from RMB 15,000 to RMB 25,000. Many of the job seekers who paid the fee were hired immediately, despite lacking the required qualifications or even being illiterate. Cover-Up Attempts The investigation uncovered efforts by the supervisor and his associates to conceal their involvement in the bribery scheme. Records and documents related to the placement fees were allegedly destroyed to evade detection. Bribery Charges The CCAC has determined that the supervisor, his girlfriend, and the intermediary engaged in passive bribery in the private sector. The nine mainland Chinese residents who paid the placement fee are accused of active bribery. The case has been referred to the Public Prosecution Service for prosecution. Call for Integrity and Transparency This incident marks the second bribery case involving a private company uncovered by the CCAC recently. The agency emphasizes the importance of upholding integrity and abiding by the law. Private institutions are urged to report any illegal activities, including bribery or bribery requests by staff, to the CCAC promptly to promote a fair working environment in Macau.
THe The Commission Against Corruption of Macau (CCAC) has alleged corruption at an unnamed integrated resort, with a supervisor responsible for staff recruitment in the stewarding department suspected of soliciting bribes from job seekers in exchange for employment at the resort, circumventing proper hiring procedures.
The CCAC investigation revealed that the supervisor, whose identity has not been made public, is accused of using his position to help at least nine mainland Chinese residents find jobs at the unnamed resort. The supervisor allegedly identified potential candidates through his girlfriend and an intermediary, who were tasked with recruiting mainland Chinese residents interested in working at the resort.
According to the anti-corruption watchdog’s findings, the girlfriend and the middleman offered to help these individuals find jobs. They reportedly told the job seekers they could employ them at the resort in exchange for a “placement fee” of RMB 15,000 to RMB 25,000.
Many of the job seekers who paid the fee were hired immediately, without even having to go through an interview. Some did not meet the minimum academic qualifications for their positions. Some were even illiterate, a clear violation of the resort’s admission requirements.
During the investigation, the agency discovered that the supervisor and his associates had taken measures to cover up their alleged wrongdoing. Investigators found evidence that records and documents related to the placement fees had been destroyed in an apparent attempt to conceal their involvement in the bribery scheme.
The CCAC found that the supervisor, his girlfriend and the intermediary committed passive bribery in the private sector, while the nine mainland Chinese residents who paid the placement fee are suspected of active bribery. The case has now been referred to the Public Prosecution Service for further processing.
This is the second bribery case involving a private company that the CCAC has discovered in recent times. The anti-corruption agency now urges the public to uphold integrity and abide by the law, and advises private institutions to immediately report any illegal acts, such as bribery or bribery requests by their staff, to the CCAC to ensure a fair working environment in Macau. Nadia Shaw
