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| The case was heard at Shatin Court |
A Filipina tourist who has overstayed her visa for one year has been remanded in jail until her next appearance at Shatin Court next month.
An Immigration Department complaint described Eriza
Valderama, 40 years old, as having no valid travel document and “no fixed abode
in Hong Kong.”
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With the possibility of her not showing up in court if
allowed bail, aside from providing her with accommodation while her case is
pending, Acting Principal Magistrate Cheang Kei-hong ordered her continued
detention as he adjourned the case to Jan. 5 next year.
She was arrested last Nov. 5 after Immigration officers
found out that as a tourist, she stayed on despite being required to leave on
Nov 1, 2024.
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| Basahin ang detalye! |
“You, being a person
permitted to land in Hong Kong by an Immigration Officer by virtue of section
11 of the Immigration Ordinance, did contravene a condition of stay in force in
respect of yourself,” the charge said.
Valderama was charged with breach of condition of stay, which
is punishable under section 41 of the Immigration Ordinance with a fine of up
to $50,000 and imprisonment of up to two years.
