Watchdog cleared ex-Tory minister to work for offshoot of firm linked to China surveillance

The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba) has cleared former Tory minister Richard Fuller to work with Investcorp Securities, a subsidiary of a firm associated with Chinese surveillance technology, Sense Time. This decision raises concerns about the implications of government officials transitioning to roles in companies linked to controversial practices, especially regarding privacy and surveillance. It highlights ongoing debates about the ethics of such appointments and the potential risks to national security.