Disrupting corruption

Billionaire brothers Raymond and Thomas Kwok, who run Sun Hung Kai Properties, one of Asia’s largest real estate developers, were arrested on suspicions of corruption in Hong Kong.

Rafael Hui, a former No.2 official in the government, was also arrested. No details have yet been divulged.

The arrests come just weeks after the city’s former Chief Executive was under scrutiny for allegedly taking favours from a wealthy businessman.

In recent months, Hong Kongers have been discontent about perceived corruption, policies that favour the rich and a lack of democracy.

Yet despite all the recent high-profile scandals, Hong Kongers should take heart that their laws clearly will not tolerate corruption – not for any amount of money.