Hong Kong lift contractor under probe for fraud over missing fire-safety frames

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Hong Kong authorities are investigating Taizoom Elevator for suspected fraud after finding fire-resistant door frames missing from about 90% of its installed lifts. The contractor is also suspected of making false statements, and officials cited preliminary evidence of negligence and misconduct.

A Hong Kong contractor is under criminal investigation for suspected fraud after authorities found it had failed to install fire-resistant door frames in about 90 per cent of the lifts it installed, with preliminary evidence also pointing to serious negligence and misconduct. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) said on Monday that Taizoom Elevator was suspected of fraud and making false statements. The department reported the case to police on October 16, and a criminal...