Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency says it receives a sharp increase in corruption-related complaints involving building renovation work after the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) reports that suspected corruption complaints about major renovation projects rise by about 150% in the first four months of 2026, compared with the same period last year. The ICAC links the increase to heightened public concern over issues such as bid-rigging following the blaze. At a press conference on Tuesday, the ICAC said four advisory committees that oversee the commission’s work reported updated figures on these complaints. To deal with the higher case volume, the ICAC states it doubles its investigative manpower, bringing the number of investigators handling such cases to 100. The reports describe the changes as part of the ICAC’s response to renewed scrutiny of renovation contracts and procurement practices, following the fire that drew wide attention to safety and related governance issues.