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Hong Kong Parents Jailed for Bribing ESF Employee for School Admissions
A Hong Kong court sentenced 13 parents and a merchant to up to 14 months in jail for bribing an international school group employee for their children's admissions.
Parents and Merchant Sentenced to Jail for Bribery
A Hong Kong court has sentenced 13 parents and one merchant to up to 14 months in jail for offering bribes to a kindergarten administrator at the city's largest international school group, ESF (English Schools Foundation). The bribes, ranging from HK$20,000 to HK$200,000, were given in exchange for securing their children's enrolments.
Background of the Bribery Case and Accusations
The defendants engaged in bribery amidst the competitive environment for kindergarten admissions. During earlier mitigation, some guilty parents accused the former ESF employee, Fatima Rumjahn, of exploiting their eagerness to get their children into school.
*Source: SCMP (2026-03-31)*
