The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) logo is seen in Hong Kong at its headquarters building on March 30, 2012. (AARON TAM / AFP)

HONG KONG - The Independent Commission Against Corruption advised its frontline officers to enhance their vigilance and professionalism after several complaints from members of the public.

According to the ICAC Complaints Committee report tabled at the Legislative Council on Wednesday, the committee last year received 13 complaints involving 26 allegations against the ICAC or its officers. 

ICAC officers were advised to inform complainants of investigation outcomes as soon as practicable and to be more vigilant in providing accurate information to the public

The committee, which handles non-criminal complaints, said 69 percent of the allegations were related to neglect of duties by ICAC officers, 23 percent to misconduct, and eight percent to abuse of power.

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Four allegations in three of these complaints were found to be substantiated, concerning a total of five ICAC officers. As a result, the five officers were given advice by senior officers, according to a government statement.  

The ICAC also organized a number of briefing sessions and strengthened its training programs for frontline officers to enhance their vigilance and professionalism in delivering their duties. 

In particular, ICAC officers were advised to inform complainants of the investigation outcomes of their reports as soon as practicable and to be more vigilant in providing accurate information to the public, according to the statement. 

The ICAC also introduced enhanced measures on the handover of cases to ensure that a complainant is informed of any change in case officers and the progress of investigations in a timely manner, it added.

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