Pinay in 5-month wait for plea on $6.4M money laundering

 

Tainted money laundered through banks is withdrawn using ATM cards (File photo)

A Filipina former domestic helper will have to wait in jail for five months for her next hearing at District Court on eight charges of laundering $6.4 million in crime money through her bank accounts apart from two immigration cases before she is asked to declare if she is guilty or not.

District Court Judge Stanley Chan adjourned the case of Vermadel Canonero, 49 years old, to Oct. 15 after a hearing on Tuesday (April 28) on charges of dealing with property known or believed to represent proceeds of an indictable offence, contrary to section 25(1) and (3) of the Organized and Serious Crimes and breach of condition of stay.

The charges against Canonero show what appears to be the longest money laundering activity ever linked to a foreign domestic worker, spanning a period of more than two years, or from Apr 16, 2022 to Nov. 13, 2024. The total amount involved was HK$6,448,441.27.

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She allegedly opened her first bank account with Mox Bank on Apr 16, 2022, and kept it active until July 13, 2024. During that period, tainted money totaling $3,053,717.57 allegedly passed through the account.

The second charge involves a ZA Bank account in her name, where a total of $775,475.86 in illicit money was allegedly funneled between Nov. 23 2023 and Jun 9, 2024.

Between Mar 4, 2024 and Apr 22, 2024, Canonero is also accused of allowing an account in her name at digital services company HKT Payment Ltd to be used in laundering a total of $766,823.34.

Between Mar 27, 2024 and Nov. 13, 2024, another account in her name with China Citic Bank was allegedly used to launder a total of $261,626.80.

Between Mar 25, 2024 and Jul 5, 2024 she also allegedly caused a total of $536,919.61 to be laundered in her account with Airstar Bank, Ltd.

Between Apr 8 and 18, 2024, Canonero also allegedly used her account with Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation to launder $229,330.

Between Apr 8, 2024 and Jul 4, 2024 she is charged with laundering a total of $345,000 using her account with Bank of China.

Finally, she is accused of using her Livi Bank account to launder a total of $479,548.09 between May 22, 2024 and Aug 12, 2024.

A ninth charge pertains to her alleged breach of her visa condition by overstaying. She was said to have been permitted to remain in Hong Kong as a domestic helper only until June 9, 2024 but stayed until her arrest on Mar 17 last year.

A tenth charge arose from her remaining in Hong Kong after the expiration of her visitor visa on Nov. 18, 2024.

Canonero was originally charged at the magistrate’s court, but the discovery of more bank accounts in her name where more tainted money had passed through, resulted in her case being elevated to the District Court.

Money laundering is punishable with a maximum penalty of 14 years' imprisonment and fine of up to $5 million.

 

Filipino designers take center stage in HK’s Fashion InStyle exhibit

 

Models and designers take a bow at end of show

Filipino designers topbilled a fashion show held Tuesday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) as part of the Fashion InStyle international exhibition organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

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Featured were both traditional and contemporary Filipino outfits from companies like Bayo, Abacatex, Raquel's Pina Cloth Products, Yndan, Cool Kimono Crafts and Thian Rodriguez, and eye-catching native accessories from Arnel Papa that enthralled about 100 people who watched the show.

Congen Romulo and Vice Consul Mabalot flank Cong. Remulla and wife Georgia

Consul General Romulo Israel, Jr. and Trade Attache Roberto Mabalot, Jr joined the guests who included Cavite Rep. Crispin Diego Remulla, whose wife Georgia founded the Yndan fashion brand.

The exhibition which kicked off on Monday and will run until Thursday, Apr 30, brings together 60 exhibitors from around the world, and features sustainable sourcing, creative fabrication and heritage-driven materials for the fashion industry.

This patchwork terno from Yndan is a standout

A total of 25 companies from the Philippines are taking part in the Fashion InStyle exhibition, the biggest ever contingent from the country for this event. 

The other exhibitors are Adam Pereyra, Al Jamelah Inaul Textile Weaving Services Association, Anmari & Co., Asiatex,  Crafter's Joy, Jevan Jewelry, Kitsilver Jewellery, Likhang Maragondon, Likhang Filipino, Narda's, Nifty Prestige, Olly + Fely, PLV Trading, Rowilda's Loomweaving, Tela Tropika, Tribo Estilo, Tuwas Yakan Weavers, Vesti, and Virtucio.

Thian Rodriguez uses Philippine fabrics to make bold fashion statements

Simultaneously, five elite CITEM (Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions) exhibitors are taking part in the Home InStyle exhibition at the same venue.

The Philippine Pavilion for Fashion InStyle can be found at Hall 3FG, while the delegation for Home InStyle are at Hall 5E-B11.

Contemporary saya in various native fabrics like jusi & abaca with one-of-kind artwork

The Filipino participation in both events is made possible by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) Hong Kong, an attached agency of the Philippine Consulate General and is the representative office of the Department of Trade and Industry.

PTIC-HK is inviting potential global partners to explore the Philippines’ world-class manufacturing capabilities as shown by the wide-ranging product displays at both exhibits. For business matching, contact hongkong@dti.gov.ph or call 2823 8533.

DH jailed 12 months for jewelry theft

 

Fanling Magistrates' Court

A domestic helper has been jailed for 12 months after she pleaded guilty at Fanling Court to stealing 23 pieces of jewelry worth HK$208,950

Maricel Villegas, 44 years old, was convicted on Tuesday (April 28)  of theft, contrary to section 9 of the Theft Ordinance,.

Acting Principal Magistrate Jason Wan set a starting point of 16 months in jail, which he reduced by one third as a discount for her guilty plea.

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A police complaint alleged that Villegas stole 11 gold bangles, four gold rings, five gold necklaces and pendants, one gold necklace, one gold bracelet, and one silver ring, worth a total of HK$208,950, the property of Cheng Hoi-tung.

The theft took place between Nov. 8, 2025 and Feb. 11, 2026, at her employer’s flat at Fan Garden, 17 Fan Leng Lau Road in Fanling, New Territories.

2 Pinoys jailed 20 months for taking SIM card, iPad in burglary

 

The thefts took place in one of these shops (Google Maps photo)

Two Filipino HK residents who were charged with burglary before the District Court for stealing a SIM card and an iPad from a shop at night, were each sentenced to 20 months after pleading guilty today.

Ryan Malonzo, 38 years old and a bartender, admitted entering Shop IE on the ground floor at No. 11 On Ning Lane, Sai Ying Pun, while Roderick Prado, 49 years old and a delivery worker, acted as a lookout in the burglary, committed at night between the 20^th and 21^st of March, 2025.

The offense, contrary to section 11(1)(b) and (4) of the Theft Ordinance, was traced to the two because of the two screwdrivers they left outside and fingerprints inside the shop.

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Deputy District Judge Timothy Harry Casewell handed the sentence down after deducting the usual one third discount from the starting point of 30 months’ imprisonment.

He noted that both had previous criminal convictions.

In mitigation, Malonzo’s lawyer said he committed the burglary on the spur of the moment and out of greed. “He feels remorse,” she said.

Due to hardship, his wife had gone home for good to the Philippines, she added.

Prado’s lawyer said the burglary was impromptu and could be due to his drug addiction, from which he has recovered after spending six months in detention.

MWO distributes Php2.7M in financial aid to distressed OFWs

 

Top Consulate officials handed out the cash awards to 42 needy OFWs

The Migrant Workers Office Hong Kong has distributed a total of Php2.7 million in financial aid to 42 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) through the Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFWs na Nangangailangan (Aksyon) Fund.

The mass handing out of the cash awards to mostly sick OFWs was held on Sunday, Apr 26,  at the OFW Global Center with Consul General Romulo Israel, Jr. and Labor Attache Cesar Chavez, Jr. leading the distribution.

A total of 24 beneficiaries, mostly suffering from critical illness like cancer, each received the HK dollar equivalent of Php75,000 while 18 others who were facing less severe ailments or labor-related hardship received the HK dollar equivalent of Php50,000.

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Labatt Chavez said the financial aid reflects the commitment of MWO Hong Kong to respond to the welfare needs of OFWs in Hong Kong.

He said his office is committed to update its processes so Aksyon Fund applicants who are able to submit complete documents can receive their cash aid within the same day.

He also announced the implementation of a queuing system at MWO, and the introduction of the online contract verification system starting on April 30.

Labatt Chavez pledges same-day release of Aksyon Fund if documents are in order

ConGen Israel for his part affirmed the Consulate’s commitment together with MWO and other attached agencies to provide efficient delivery of services to all Filipinos in Hong Kong.

Also present at the ceremony were Deputy Consul General Von Ryan Ferrera, Vice Consul David Paje, Assistant Labor Attache Karen Arlan, Social Welfare Attache Rem Marcelino and OWWA Welfare Officer Marilou Sumalinog.

The Department of Migrant Workers through the Aksyon Fund, provides various forms of assistance to OFWs including legal, repatriation, shipment of remains, and other analogous intervention to protect the rights and promote the welfare of Filipino migrant workers.

OFWs who wish to seek assistance through the Fund may go to MWO Hong Kong on the 29^th floor of United Centre in Admiralty for guidance on the application process.

 

 

Pinay’s jail sentence for money laundering reduced

 

A domestic helper was recalled to Eastern Court today to be informed that her one-year jail sentence for money laundering had been reduced to eight months.

Principal Magistrate David Cheung reduced the sentence handed down on April 13 to Chery Morbo, 31 years old, after she was convicted of dealing with property known or believed to represent proceeds of indictable offence, contrary to sections 25.(1) and 25 (3) of the Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance.

She had reported to police that her HSBC account, opened in August 2024, was used for laundering $132,100 after five deposits and nine withdrawals were reported to her by her bank over a five-day period. She said she lost her ATM card earlier.

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She was arrested four months later and had been in remand for four months.

 “This is a case of being taken advantage of,” her lawyer said. He said she did not operate the account and there was no evidence she knew the predicate offense (from which the money was derived by persons unknown).

In the original sentence, Magistrate Cheung set a starting point of 18 months’ jail and deducted one-third as a discount for her guilty plea. Today, he gave her another discount of four months.

Online contract verification to start Apr 30

 

Labatt Chavez explains the new online verification system as ALA Karen Arlan
and a representative of the systems provider Dataflow look on

Starting on April 30, all overseas Filipino workers who have signed up with the same employer (Balik Manggagawa) need no longer visit the Migrant Workers Office to have their employment contracts verified as they can get this done online.

This was announced by Labor Attache Cesar Chavez, Jr. during a consultation meeting with Filipino community leaders held at the OFW Global Centre on April 19.

Labatt Chavez said the Online Employment Contract Verification System (OECVS) will be rolled out a day before Labor Day, to underline the Department of Migrant Workers’ pledge to make life easier for OFWs.

He said this should ease the problem of overcrowding at the DMW, especially during peak seasons like Christmas and school graduation, when thousands of OFWs line up to secure the overseas employment certificate (OEC) which they need to be able to exit the Philippines and return to their work in Hong Kong.

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But he hastened to add that online verification, which incurs a HK$40 “convenience fee” on top of the HK$80 verification fee, is just an option, meaning those who prefer to personally submit their work contract at the MWO can still do so.

After all the required documents for verification are submitted and the applicable fees are paid, it will take three working days before the process is completed.

“Once (the verification application) is approved, the OEC is automatically generated after 24 hours through the DMW portal,” said Labatt Chavez.

Also in the pipeline according to him, is a new appointment and queuing system for those who wish to avail of services from the MWO. OFWs who walk into the office will be issued a ticket, which means they will no longer have to queue in front of the counters while waiting to be attended to.

Labatt said the OFWs may even take a coffee break right inside the MWO office on the 29^th floor of United Centre building, as it will have the same free coffee station as the one at the OFW Global Centre on the 18^th floor.

OFWs packed the room where the briefing was held

Addressing the long-standing clamor for the OEC to be scrapped, Labatt said he shares this sentiment, but right now, there is still no better way to guard OFWs against human trafficking and work exploitation once they leave the country.

He urged OFWs to familiarize themselves with obtaining the OEC online, and not rely on others to do it for them as they will be sharing personal data that could be used by unscrupulous people to get them into trouble.

“Ginagawan na natin ng paraan na i-simplify ang proseso, dahan-dahan nating i-improve,” he said. (We are already trying to simplify the process, we will slowly find ways to improve it).

He added that the MWO is always willing to help and hear them out if they have suggestions on how the issuance of the OEC could be improved.

Asked why immigration officers in the Philippines are not recognizing the OFW Pass in place of the OEC, Labatt said that to be safe, OFWs returning to their workplace should secure both documents.

“Ang OEC pa rin ang hinahanap, pero pwede naman pareho,” he said. (It is still the OEC that they want to see, but there’s no harm in having both documents).

Assistant Labor Attache Karen Arlan said the DMW is in the process of talking with airlines in the Philippines as reports indicate the airline staff at the check-in counters are the ones who refuse to recognize the OFW Pass in place of the OEC.

For a complete list of the documents needed for contract verification, please click this link to get to the OECVS portal: mwohk-ph.com/verification-of-employment-contracts/

Or check the Facebook page of MWO Hong Kong

To start your verification application, log on directly to dmw.dataflowgroup.com

If you encounter any problem using the system, you may contact the MWO directly through their website or by phone, 2886 0640 

 

 

Pinoys in HK offer prayers for 19 killed by military in Negros

 

Attendees take turns laying flowers on makeshift altar for the service

Filipinos in Hong Kong offered prayers at Chater Road in Central today for the 19 people who were killed in a military operation last April 20 in Taboso, Negros Occidental.

Fr. Dwight de la Torre of the Philippine Independent Church, who led the service, said: "Before the other massacres could fully be resolved and justice meted out, another massacre has occurred."

He added: “Let us now remember the recent victims of state violence in our country. To forget is to prolong the regression of our people. But to remember is to hasten the process of redemption because every remembrance should be a challenge to action.” 

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The crowd of about 100 lighted candles and offered white flowers at the table that served as altar for the service.

Other speakers, who denounced the massacre and continuing human rights violations in the Philippines, included Paster Joram Calimutan of the United Church of Christ of the Philippines, and Baneng Mendez of BAYAN Hong Kong and Macau.

The 19 fatalities were killed in a counter-insurgency strafing operation by the 303rd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army. A total of 663 Taboso residents were displaced.

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Toboso Mayor Richard Jaojoco said residents were shocked when the sporadic battles began at 4 am, spread over four barangays and ended at nearly 3 pm on April 20.

The Army claimed that a wanted rebel leader -- Roger Fabillar, who had a P1-million bounty and was also known as “Kumander Arnel Tapang.” -- and at least 18 alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed by troops of the 79th Infantry Battalion in a series of encounters.

UP students protest the killing of campus activist Alyssa Alano and 18 others in Taboso

It turned out later that among these were University of the Philippines Student Council Councilor Alyssa Alano and community journalist RJ Ledesma of Paghimutad, an alternative media outlet and member of the Altermidya network, who were in the area for community immersion and research into the situation of peasants.

Organizations Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas and Tanggol Magsasaka likewise identified two other fatalities as advocates Maureen Keil Santuyo and Errol Wendel.

In Manila, several groups picketing Camp Aguinaldo called for an independent investigation into the Taboso operation. “We want to know the truth, what really happened that day. We want a truly independent investigation into what happened because we do not believe those 19 individuals were just killed like chickens,” said Cristina Palabay, Karapatan secretary general.

Bartender with suspended sentence to be jailed after new drug offense

Corner where Filipino was arrested (Google Maps photo)

A bartender with a standing suspended sentence for drug possession, is certain to go to jail after he pleaded guilty to a similar charge at Eastern Court on Friday, involving traces of methamphetamine, otherwise known as ice or shabu.

Principal Magistrate David Cheung made this warning to Mark Datu, 47 years old, before he adjourned his sentencing to May 8 to await a report by the Drug Abuse Treatment Center.

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“Because of this charge, you face an immediate custodial sentence…. the drug was for your own consumption,” Magistrate Cheung told Datu, whom he returned to jail.

Datu had a 10-month jail sentence suspended for one year which kept him from serving a day in jail, when he was searched by a police patrol at Second Street, near the junction of Centre Street in Sai Ying Pun last Dec. 30, and was found in possession of one plastic bag containing 0.03 gram of a crystalline solid containing methamphetamine  and one glass tube shaped as a bulb at one end containing 0.06 gram of a solid containing methamphetamine.

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He was charged with violation of sections 8(K)(a) and (2) of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance.

Sisters await sentence for laundering $1.28M

 

Two Filipino sisters who are housewives, are awaiting sentencing after they pleaded guilty at Eastern Court Friday (April 24) to money laundering charges involving deposits of $1.28 million in crime proceeds in their respective bank accounts.

Principal Magistrate David Cheung adjourned the case to June 26 for sentencing Jojie and Marly Carpiz, while setting to June 15 the trial of their Indonesian co-accused Purwati, who pleaded not guilty.

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Jojie Carpiz. 49 years old, faces a charge of conspiracy to deal with property, knowing or having reasonable grounds to believe that the property represented proceeds of an indictable offense, contrary to sections 25(1) and (3) of the Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance and sections 159A and 159C of the Crimes Ordinance.

Police accused her of conspiring with her sister Marly in dealing with $600,750 in her account with the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited between the 24th and 27 of December 2019

Marly, 51, faces a charge of dealing with property known or having reasonable grounds to believe that the property represented the proceeds of an indictable offence, contrary to sections 25(1) and 25(3) of the Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance.

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She is accused of handling tainted money amounting to $600,000 in her HSBC account on Dec. 27, 2019.

Purwati, 34 years old, was also charged with conspiracy to deal with crime-tainted property, namely $200,000 in her own HSBC account.

The origins of these sums were not mentioned in the charge sheet.

Tour guide, photographer arrested in anti-illegal work operations

One of the suspected illegal workers is taken away for questioning

Immigration officers working undercover arrested a tour guide and photographer working illegally as part of anti-illegal work operations carried out from Apr 17 to 23. 

The sting came after the officers noted that social media platforms have recently been used to advertise tour guide and photography services in Hong Kong. After an extensive investigation and research, the two suspects, both aged 23, were identified. 

Officers disguised as customers set up the two, then arrested them while they were engaged in providing the illegal services. 

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The two were among 16 people arrested in in the territory-wide operations involving the HK Police and the Immigration, Labour and Customs departments. The suspects comprised 12 suspected illegal workers, two employers and two aiders and abettors. 

The premises that were targeted included restaurants, warehouses and flats under renovation, which are known black spots for illegal work.

The arrested workers comprised two men and eight women, aged 23 to 50. Among them, one man and one woman were holding recognisance forms which prohibit them from taking any employment. 

One man and one woman, aged 63 and 30, were suspected of employing the illegal workers and were also arrested. 

Two other men aged 48 and 53 were also detained on suspicion that they aided and abetted the illegal act.

Immigration said an investigation into the suspected employers is continuing, and further arrests could not be ruled out.

It also warned that anyone who contravenes a condition of stay in Hong Kong, like tourists taking up a job whether paid or unpaid, could be prosecuted and if found guilty, sentenced to a maximum jail term of two years, and up to $50,000 in fines. Aiders and abettors are also liable to prosecution and penalty.

Overstayers, asylum seekers and those refused permission to land can be jailed for up to three years if they are found to be working illegally.

In addition, they can be barred from re-entering Hong Kong on orders of the Chief Executive if the offence which they are charged with carries a sentence of not less than two years in jail.

Employers face a more severe penalty of up to 10 years in jail and a maximum fine of HK$500,000.

 

Filipina cleared of laundering HK$1.1M in rare case

 

A Filipina who was charged with money laundering after an account was opened in her name with an online bank and used to deposit $1.1 million in crime money, was acquitted today at Eastern Court in a decision that differed from the way courts look at this kind of cases.

Daisy Eugenio, 53 years old, tearfully thanked Deputy Magistrate Ho Tsz-chun after he read his decision clearing her of the charge of dealing with property known or believed to represent proceeds of indictable offense, contrary to sections 25(1) and 25(3) of the Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance.

“I’m so happy and relieved,” she told The SUN later.

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Eugenio was charged with handling HK$1,125,995.38  of money raised from a fake investment scam, through her account with MOX Bank Limited in 126 transactions over 11 days from Jan. 7 to Jan. 17, 2024.

In previous court decisions, Filipinos who had HK$1 million or more laundered through their bank accounts were jailed for at least one year.

In his decision, Magistrate Ho gave credence to her testimony that she had no control of the bank account, the main argument of the prosecution. The prosecution has failed to prove she operated the account, he concluded.

Eugenio after emerging from the court

In the account’s customer profile, for example, her preferred language was listed as traditional Chinese, which she did not speak or read. “Anyone who opens an account will not use a language he does not use,” he said.

Her occupation was listed as “courier” when she was a domestic helper, and her income was supposed to be $300,000 yearly when she was earning $6,000 a month ($72,000 a year).

Crucially, her listed address, to which the ATM card and the password were mailed separately after the application was approved by MOX Bank, was not where she and her employer stayed.

Magistrate Ho thus gave credence to her claim that she did not know she had a MOX Bank account until police arrested her at the Immigration Department when she was extending her visa.

Eugenio had testified that the account was opened when a Chinese man and a Filipino woman approached her and two friends in a Wanchai park and offered a promo which gave a 20 percent discount on purchases of $300 or more at Giordano and Bossini.

They just needed to register their HKID, which they could then use to get the discount in Giordano and Bossini outlets anywhere in Hong Kong. After taking a picture of their HKID, the Chinese man took their “selfies”, Eusebio testified.

Magistrate Ho believed her claim that she was not aware that this opened an account in MOX Bank. He said this was understandable since she is just a high school graduate and had only limited knowledge of technology. She had only one bank account, which she used for remitting money to her family.

Read earlier news story: https://www.sunwebhk.com/2026/04/pinay-denies-role-in-11m-money.html

Pinay fined for keeping iPhone she found

 

A domestic helper has learned an expensive lesson - that a mobile phone she found in front of a McDonald’s restaurant was not for her to keep.

Nena Passi, 56 years old, had to pay a fine of $950 and a compensation of $50 to owner LI Yu Qian, on Thursday (April 23) at West Kowloon Court after she pleaded guilty to theft, in violation of section 9 of the Theft Ordinance, as charged by Tsuen Wan Police.

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The $1,000 was deducted from the cash bail of the same amount, which she posted earlier.

Passi was charged with theft after she found one Apple iPhone 13 and one Hello Kitty case valued at $2,354, outside the McDonald’s restaurant in Tsuen Wan Plaza, Tsuen Wan, last Feb. 20, and decided to keep it.

The phone was returned to the owner after Passi was arrested.             

12 people arrested in raids targeting food couriers

Police display items seized during the raids

Eight suspected illegal workers and four aiders and abettors were arrested in the latest anti-illegal work operation by the Immigration Department.

Targeted in the raids carried out from Apr 13 to 22 were food delivery riders working illegally.

All the suspected illegal workers were non-ethnic Chinese males aged 22 to 51, and were found to hold recognizance forms, being non-refoulement claimants or are applying against deportation orders against them.

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The suspected aiders and abettors were three men and one woman who are all Hong Kong residents and aged 31 to 44. They are suspected of having conspired to defraud delivery platforms by selling or renting their food delivery courier accounts to the illegal workers.

Immigration warned that an illegal immigrant, or a person refused permission to land, is prohibited from taking taking any employment, whether paid or unpaid, or joining any business.

Offenders face being sentenced to a maximum of three years in jail and fined up to $50,000.

In addition, the Chief Executive may issue a deportation order against an immigrant-offender found guilty of committing an offence punishable with imprisonment for not less than two years, which will ban the offender from entering Hong Kong in future. 

Employers of illegal workers face a more serious sentence of up to 10 years in prison and fine of up to $500,000 to reflect the gravity of such an offence.

To report illegal employment activities, please call the dedicated hotline 185 185, fax at 2824 1166, email anti_crime@immd.gov.hk, or submit the "Online Reporting of Immigration Offences" form at www.immd.gov.hk.

Another Filipina jailed 6 months for laundering $315K

 

Another Filipina was sent to jail for six months today for money laundering after admitting at Kwun Tong Court that her bank account was used as depository for funds that came from crime.

Grace Macalinao, 52 years old and works as a domestic helper had pleaded guilty to dealing with property known or believed to represent proceeds of indictable offense, contrary to sections 25(1) and 25(3) of the Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance.

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Acting Principal Magistrate May Hung set a starting point of nine months’ imprisonment but gave her a one-third discount.

She was arrested by Tseung Kwan O Police after $315,040.00 in crime money found its way into the her account with Hang Seng Bank Limited between March 2 and March 27, 2020.

Police said Macalinao, together with persons unknown, dealt with the funds which, “in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, represented any person's proceeds of an indictable offense.”

Ex-DH sought over alleged HK$290k theft

 

The block of flats where alleged theft took place

A Filipina former domestic helper is reportedly being sought after a theft of jewelry amounting to HK$290,000 allegedly went missing from a Pok Fu Lam flat where she used to work.

A 51-year-old woman living in Pokfulam Gardens as well as her husband contacted the police at around 10am on Wednesday to report that several pieces of jewelry she owned valued had gone missing.

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Officers who investigated the report classified the case as theft, and are continuing the investigation.

A 42-year-old Filipina who used to work as a domestic helper in the house has been identified as a suspect and is now being sought by the police.