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Ex-HKUST professor remanded over HK$40,000 bribe

A Hong Kong court remanded Liu Hongbin in custody pending sentencing for accepting a HK$40,000 bribe to secure a student’s admission.
WHO: Liu Hongbin
WHAT: Hong Kong court remanded a former HKUST professor in custody pending sentencing over an alleged bribe for student admission
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 8:58 AM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong, China
WHY: The remand was for accepting a HK$40,000 bribe and offering red packets to help a student gain admission.

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