By The SUN
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| Six women suspected of working illegally were among those arrested in the latest raids |
Immigration officers
have arrested 14 more people in a series of territory-wide anti illegal-work
operations for two consecutive days, from December 28 to 29.
Those arrested during operations codenamed “Twilight” and “Champion” were 10 suspected illegal workers, three employers and one overstayer.
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During the “Twilight” operation, officers raided five target locations such as a commercial building, premises under renovation, and restaurants - and arrested seven suspected illegal workers and two employers.
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Among them was a woman holding a recognizance form, which prohibits her from taking any employment. The other person arrested was a man suspected of possessing and using a forged Hong Kong identity card.
Those suspected of doing illegal work comprised one man and six women, aged 30 to 47. The two employers, a man aged 34 and a woman aged 56 were also arrested.
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In the “Champion” operation, officers raided 93 locations in Eastern district, including premises under renovation and residential buildings.
Arrested were three suspected illegal workers, one employer and one overstayer. The workers were all men, aged 26 to 48, and all were holders of recognisance forms.
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Also arrested was a 35-year-old man suspected of employing the illegal workers, as well as a female overstayer aged 40.
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Immigration warned that anyone who contravenes a condition of stay, such as working illegally, could be prosecuted and if found guilty, face a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to two years’ imprisonment. Aiders and abettors are also liable to prosecution.
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Those found in possession of someone else’s HK ID card face a maximum fine of $100,000 and up to 10 years’ imprisonment.
People who hire illegal workers face the heaviest penalty of $500,000 fine and imprisonment for up to 10 years.
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