Hospital Authority reports alleged fake device certificate to Hong Kong police
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AdvertisementCrime in Hong KongHong KongLaw and CrimeHospital Authority reports alleged fake device certificate to Hong Kong policeAuthority says certificate submitted by subcontractor Novox was not issued by mainland Chinese lab Guangdong Zhongzhenhang Metrology Testing Co Ltd as it claimedReading Time:2 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPDenise TsangPublished: 9:27am, 11 Dec 2025Updated: 9:29am, 11 Dec 2025The Hospital Authority has reported to police an alleged fake equipment certificate submitted by a subcontractor involved in the Princess Margaret Hospital expansion project and suspended the company from its duties.The authority revealed on Wednesday night that Novox submitted the certificate through the main contractor to verify the accuracy of vibration monitoring systems. But the certificate was not issued by mainland Chinese laboratory Guangdong Zhongzhenhang Metrology Testing Co Ltd as it claimed.The ethical and integrity issue has alarmed the authority, which said that it reserved the right to take legal action and seek financial compensation from the subcontractor.AdvertisementIt said it demanded the main contractor of the project, China Railway Construction Corporation, investigate the suspected forgery and temporarily suspend Novox’s duties.It said the vibration systems were deployed as a preventive measure to avoid any adverse impact from the construction work on the hospital’s operations and services.AdvertisementIn addition to the vibration sensors, there are occasions when workers conduct manual monitoring.These devices undergo annual calibration to ensure the accuracy of monitoring data.AdvertisementSelect VoiceChoose your listening speedGet through articles 2x faster1.25x250 WPMSlowAverageFast00:0000:001.25x