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| One of 8 suspected illegal workers who were arrested it this man |
The recent holidays did not stop Immigration officers launching a series of anti-illegal work operations, which resulted in the arrest of 10 people.
A statement from Immigration said the suspects were arrested in joint operations with the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and Leisure and Cultural Services Department from Dec 24, 2025 to yesterday, Jan. 1.
Immigration said among the targeted venues were renovation flats, exhibition venues and retail stores.
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Eight of those arrested were suspected of carrying out illegal work. They comprised six men and four women, aged 23 to 64.
Two were employers. Their investigation is ongoing, and immigration said further arrests could not be ruled out.
Anyone who takes up work in violation of their visa condition like tourists and domestic helper face a maximum sentence of two years in prison and $50,000 in fine.
Those found to have employed illegal workers could be jailed for up to 10 years and fined up to $500,000.
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Separately, if the employer failed to inspect a jobseeker’s travel document if he/she does not have a Hong Kong permanent identity card, could also be charged with violating immigration laws.
If the charge is proven the accused will face a maximum sentence $150,000 in fine and imprisonment for up to a year.
