Anti-graft agency in HK looking into SARS shows - Rolling Stones

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AP , HONG KONG

Hong Kong's anti-graft agency has launched a criminal investigation into a concert series headlined by the Rolling Stones that critics said cost too much, was poorly managed and failed to improve the territory's image, officials said yesterday.

The government spent more than HK$100 million (US$12.8 million) for the so-called Harborfest concerts, which were sponsored by the government's investment promotion department and organized by the local American Chamber of Commerce.

Critics said the shows were a waste of public money because of poor ticket sales and alleged overpayments to Western performers.

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