Ex-HKUST professor admits taking bribe for student admission

A former professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has admitted to accepting a bribe of HK$40,000 (approximately US$5,109). The professor, Liu Hongbin, abused his position as chair professor and programme director to help a student with an irrelevant academic background gain admission to a master's program. He also offered red packets to colleagues to facilitate the admission process. AI

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• HK$40,000
• Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• Leung Shui-yee
• Liu Hongbin
• Priscilla Lam Pui-ling
• Lin Zhengxi

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