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| Immigration officers escort some of those arrested to a van that took them to jail |
Eight suspected illegal workers and three employers were arrested in the latest anti-illegal work sweeps by the Immigration Department.
The arrests were made during three consecutive days of
operation from October 3 to 5, when 49 target locations were raided.
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In operations “Lightshadow” and “Twilight,” six
suspected illegal workers comprising five men and woman aged 36 to 53 were
arrested, along with three women aged 45 to 59 suspected of employing them.
The workers included one man who holds a
recognisance form, which prohibits him from taking any employment. They were
found during raids on industrial buildings, premises under renovation and
restaurants.
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| PINDUTIN PARA SA DETALYE |
During operation “Windsand” two women visiting from
the mainland aged 37 and 53, were arrested for breaching their condition of
stay by engaging in illegal parallel trading at Sai Wan Road in Sheung Shui/
They were found to be selling mainly clothes and
health care products.
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| PINDUTIN PARA SA DETALYE |
Immigration reminded everyone who violates their condition of stay by taking up unauthorized employment, whether paid or unpaid, while in Hong Kong, face prosecution and upon conviction could jailed for up to two years and fined up to $50,000.
Those who are take up work while being illegal
immigrants or are subject of a removal or deportation order such as
recognizance paper holders, face a maximum prison term of three years and fine
of up to $50,000.
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| Pindutin dito |
Employers of illegal workers could be fined up to $500,000 and jailed for up to 10 years. The director, manager and other officers of the company concerned may also be prosecuted.
An immediate custodial sentence is recommended for
such employers.
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| PADALA NA! |
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