By The SUN
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| Among those arrested were 5 suspected illegal workers |
Nine people were arrested over a three-day operation conducted by the Immigration Department to combat illegal work, a government statement said Friday.
The suspects in the latest anti-illegal worker campaign held on Aug 8, 9 and 11, comprise five suspected illegal workers, three employers and one illegal immigrant.
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| PINDUTIN PARA SA DETALYE |
Targeted during the operations codenamed Lightshadow and Twilight were 50 locations including food and beverage areas, a garage, industrial buildings, premises under renovation, recycling yards, restaurants, a vegetable stall and a warehouse.
Four suspected illegal workers and two suspected employers comprising one man and three women, aged 36 to 51, were arrested in these operations.
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| Pindutin para sa detalye |
One of the women held a recognisance form, which
prohibits her from taking any employment. Two other women were suspected of
using and being in possession of forged
Furthermore, one man and one woman, aged 33 and 51, were suspected of employing the illegal workers.
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Separately, during an operation called "Champion", 116 target locations in Eastern District were raided, including garbage collection depots, residential buildings, restaurants and vegetable stalls.
One suspected illegal worker, one employer and one illegal immigrant aged 39, 51 and 36, respectively, were arrested.
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The suspected illegal worker held a recognisance form and was arrested, along with his male employer. Their case is being handled by Immigration officers.
The statement reminded the public not to violate their visa conditions, or take up employment without the permission of the Director of Immigration. Violators will be subject to a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to two years’ imprisonment.
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| Tunghayan ang isa na namang kwentong Dream Love |
Those who land jobs or set up or join any business while being an illegal immigrant also violate the law. Offenders face a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to three years' imprisonment.
Possessing or using a forged Hong Kong ID card of one belonging to another person is also an offence. Offenders are liable to prosecution and upon conviction face a maximum fine of $100,000 and up to 10 years' imprisonment.
Meanwhile, those who employ people not allowed to work in
In a long line of cases, courts have said that employers must take all practicable steps to determine whether a person is lawfully employable prior to employment. This includes making enquiries about the job applicant and asking to inspect the person’s HK ID card or valid travel document.
Failure by employers to exercise due diligence could lead to prosecution and upon conviction, to a maximum fine of $150,000 and imprisonment for one year. Immediate custodial sentence is also prescribed.
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| PADALA NA! |
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