Four more arrested for allegedly inciting others not to vote at LegCo Election

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Sunday (Dec 7) arrested four people for allegedly inciting others not to vote or to cast invalid votes at the Legislative Council General Election.

The four arrestees, aged between 33 and 41, are accused of leaving the related comments on social media platforms, in contravention of the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance.

The ICAC will seek legal advice from the Department of Justice on prosecution upon completion of the investigation.

It had earlier arrested seven other individuals with the offence in relation to the current LegCo Election, among them, three were prosecuted.