Suspected 'backdoor business' at Kai Tak Sports Park emerges

“Backdoor business” exploiting security loopholes of the Kai Tak Sports Park has been exposed as a man allegedly snuck visitors past security and ticket checks into Kai Tak Stadium to watch last Saturday’s opening ceremony for HK$1,000 per person.

In a response, the Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) expressed its deep concern about the alleged unauthorized entry, saying that it is actively liaising with the relevant security company to investigate and follow up on the situation.

“All attendees must hold valid tickets and comply with entry requirements, including going through ticket verification and security checks, as well as entering and exiting the venue through designated pathways,” the park emphasized.

KTSP reiterated that it will not allow anyone without a valid ticket to enter the stadium and participate in events.

The park is in close communication with the relevant law enforcement agencies. It vowed to take strict action, such as referring the case to police or the Independent Commission Against Corruption, should any suspected illegal activities be found.

This came as local media reported a Mandarin-speaking man accompanied two reporters to enter the stadium carrying contrabands such as long umbrellas and professional cameras, without having to present their tickets.

“This is a new sports facility with loopholes, and I am taking you in”, the man claimed to the reporters, who were secretly filming their conversations.

Lawmaker Doreen Kong Yuk-foon said the man might have committed the offence of obtaining property by deception under the Theft Ordinance.

If he was found to be a contractor, a producer or a staff member of the Kai Tak facilities, he could be in violation of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance for accepting advantages with intent to deceive his employer.

(Jamie Liu)