HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency said on Tuesday it is to carry out a criminal investigation into its former chief over allegations he spent vast sums on gifts for mainland officials.

Timothy Tong is accused of overspending on gifts and overseas visits during his five years as commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

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