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| Shatin Court |
A Filipino tourist who remained in Hong Kong for nine months and applied for asylum to extend his stay, was given a 16-day sentence, suspended for one year, after pleading guilty to overstaying at Shatin Court today, April 1.
Carlos Pilapil, 43 years old, had been charged with breach
of condition of stay, contrary to section 41 of the Immigration Ordinance.
The decision by acting Principal Magistrate
Cheang Kei-hong, on a complaint by the Immigration Department, would mean that
Pilapil will not be jailed unless he commits another offense within one year.
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However, this conviction will remain on his record.
Pilapil was limited in his stay in
Hong Kong until 27 July 2023, after being permitted to land in Hong Kong by
an Immigration Officer by virtue of section 11 of the Immigration Ordinance.
However, he violated this condition
of stay and remained in Hong Kong until April 30, 2024, when he applied for non-recognizance so he would not be sent back to the Philippines.
