Hong Kong prosecutors drop corruption charges against a prominent singer and pro-democracy activist, after initially accusing him of providing entertainment to sway voters in a legislative by-election.
Anthony Wong, a Cantonese pop singer, as well as former lawmaker Au Nok-hin were both asked to pay a guarantee in the sum of 2,000 Hong Kong dollars each, and were given a binding over order of 18 months during which they must be on good behavior.
Wong, 59, had performed two songs at the 2018 rally and urged attendees to vote for pro-democracy candidate Au Nok-hin in a legislative by-election. Au, who won the election, was also charged in part for publicizing the rally on social media and saying that Wong would be performing.The watchdog said that providing others with refreshments and entertainment at an election event is “a corrupt conduct and a serious offence” and is against the elections ordinance.
Wong rose to fame in the 1980s as the vocalist for pop duo Tat Ming Pair and later embarked on a solo career.
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