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| Immigration officers round up illegal work suspects |
Immigration officers arrested 14 suspected illegal workers, three employers and three overstayers in the latest series of territory-wide anti-illegal worker operations.
The Immigration Department (ImmD) mounted its opertions codenamed
"Fastrack", "Lightshadow", "Twilight", and a
joint operation with the Hong Kong Police Force codenamed "Champion",
for four consecutive days from May 19 to May 22.
During its anti-illegal worker operations, ImmD Task Force
officers raided 75 target locations including commercial buildings, massage
parlours, residential buildings, restaurants and retail stores.
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They arrested 12 suspected illegal workers comprising five men and seven women, aged 36 to 60.
Among them, one woman was a holder of recognisance form, which prohibits her from taking any employment. Three women were also suspected of using and being in possession of a forged Hong Kong identity card.
Another three women, aged 53 to 60, were suspected of
employing the illegal workers and were also arrested.
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During operation "Champion", enforcement officers
raided 30 target locations in Sham Shui Po District.
Two suspected illegal workers were arrested. The man and the
woman both aged 42, were holders of recognisance forms, which prohibit them
from taking any employment.
An ImmD spokesman reminded the public that illegal work is
punishable with a fine of up to $50,000 and up to two years' imprisonment. “Aiders
and abettors are also liable to prosecution and penalties," the spokesman
added
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The penalties are even higher for those caught in possession
of a forged Hong Kong identity card or a Hong Kong identity card related to
another person. Offenders are liable to prosecution and upon conviction face a
maximum fine of $100,000 and up to 10 years' imprisonment.
It is also a serious offence to employ people who are not
lawfully employable, with penalties including a fine of up to $500,000 and 10
years' imprisonment.
