Two domestic helpers, one a Filipino and the other an Indonesian, appeared at Shatin Court today, both charged in separate cases with breach of condition of stay by working illegally. One later walked free and the other ended up in jail.
The Filipino, Francisco Castllio Jr., 41 years old, was
sentenced to 54 days’ imprisonment for doing odd jobs, “other than approved by
the Director of Immigration,” when he was arrested on Feb 5, 2024 in Sai Ying
Pun.
Castillo was granted permission on Aug. 30, 2023 to remain in
Hong Kong for employment as a domestic helper, with a condition of stay
requiring him to work exclusively for the employer named in his work contract, in
their home address.
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He pleaded guilty to the charge before Acting Principal
Magistrate Cheang Kei-hong.
In the case of Indonesian DH Nina-Agustin, the prosecution
proposed a bind-over agreement under which she promises not to reoffend in the
next 18 months, otherwise she will be
fined $2,000.
When she agreed to be bound over, the charge against her –
breach of condition of stay by performing odd jobs in Mongkok on Feb 8 this
year – was withdrawn.
Instead, Magistrate Cheang charged her $500 for court costs,
which was taken from her bail money of the same amount.
