Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
16 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations
During the anti-illegal worker operations, ImmD Task Force officers raided 128 target locations including industrial buildings, residential apartments and restaurants. Nine suspected illegal workers and one suspected employer were arrested. The arrested suspected illegal workers comprised seven men and two women, aged 27 to 55. Among them, one woman was a holder of a recognisance form, which prohibits her from taking any employment. One woman, aged 54, was suspected of employing the illegal worker and was also arrested.
In addition, during operation “Twilight”, ImmD investigators found during a cyber patrol that a restaurant was allegedly offering dance and acrobatic performances by visitors. Investigators initiated an operation on July 28 immediately and arrested the suspects while they were performing at the restaurant. The arrested illegal workers comprised two men and four women, aged 20 to 25, all Mainland visitors.
An ImmD spokesman said, “Any person who contravenes a condition of stay in force in respect of him or her shall be guilty of an offence. Also, visitors are not allowed to take employment in Hong Kong, whether paid or unpaid, without the permission of the Director of Immigration. Offenders are liable to prosecution and upon conviction face a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to two years’ imprisonment. Aiders and abettors are also liable to prosecution and penalties.”Issued at HKT 18:45
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