I am currently reading the book of "The History of ICAC" 解密香港廉政公署.
ICAC is the acronym for the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption.
First chapter:
A top civil servant was invited by ICAC for further investigation.
He was detained for 48 hours (Malaysian law: 24 hours). He was released without a further remand or a proper charge. A few hours later, he committed suicide.
What was the reason he took his own life? Fear of prosecution? Felt guilty and ashamed?
The answer offered by the author: Without a formal charge and conviction, his dependants (wife and children) can still benefit from his pension. This is a logical explanation.
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