Wong Kam Fai Arrested for Drunk Driving | Breaks Silence After Arrest on Four Drunk Driving Charges, Wong Kam Fai Apologizes: Will Fully Cooperate with Investigation

Election Committee sector lawmaker Wong Kam-fai was arrested on charges including drunk driving and three other offenses. Wong Kam-fai responded on a social media platform and apologized this afternoon (the 1st) at around 5 p.m., emphasizing that he will fully cooperate with the investigation. Wong Kam-fai’s statement is as follows:

Regarding a traffic incident in which I was involved on the campus of The Chinese University of Hong Kong in the past few days, which has sparked public discussion and caused inconvenience to the Legislative Council, The Chinese University, and all sectors, I sincerely apologize.

At present, the incident has been handed over to the police and relevant government departments for follow-up and handling in accordance with normal procedures, and I will fully cooperate with the investigation.

Thank you for your concern.

When responding to this newspaper’s inquiry, Wong Kam-fai said that the matter has been handled by his lawyers, and the police are following up; he is not in a position to respond at this time.

CUHK: Aware that a faculty member has been arrested; as the police are investigating the case, no comment for now

CUHK said it is aware that a faculty member has been arrested. As the police are investigating the case, the university will not make any comments for the time being.

▲ Wong Kam-fai’s apology. (Photo from Wong Kam-fai’s Facebook)