16 arrested in anti-illegal worker raids

 

One of those arrested is escorted for investigation 

The Immigration Department (ImmD) arrested 10 suspected illegal workers, four suspected employers and two overstayers in a series of territory-wide anti-illegal worker operations, and joint operations with the Hong Kong Police Force on May 12 to 15.

PINDUTIN PARA SA DETALYE

During the anti-illegal worker operations codenamed "Greenlane", "Lightshadow", and "Twilight", ImmD Task Force officers’ raids on 70 target locations including an exhibition hall, residential buildings and restaurants, resulted in 10 workers and four employers being arrested.

PINDUTIN PARA SA DETALYE

The workers comprised six men and four women, aged 27 to 57. Among them, two women were holders of recognisance forms, which prohibit them from taking any employment. In addition, one man and one woman were also suspected of using and being in possession of a forged Hong Kong identity card; one woman was suspected of using and being in possession of a Hong Kong identity card related to another person.

One man and three women, aged 35 to 61, were suspected of employing the illegal workers and were also arrested.

BASAHIN ANG DETALYE

During operation "Champion" carried out with Police, officers raided 72 target locations in Central, Eastern and Mong Kok districts. Two overstayers were arrested. The arrested overstayers comprised two women, aged 31 and 53.

Basahin ang detalye!

"Any person who contravenes a condition of stay in force in respect of him or her shall be guilty of an offence,” the ImmD said. 

“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."