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| One of those arrested is escorted by Immigration officers. |
Thirteen persons, all suspected to be working illegally in Hong Kong, were arrested in the latest raids conducted by Immigration and police officers on 107 target locations in various parts of Hong Kong last Jan 15-18,
During the
anti-illegal worker operations codenamed "Twilight" on 24 target
locations including premises under renovation, restaurants and retail shops, Immigration
Department (ImmD) Task Force officers arrested seven suspected illegal workers,
comprising five men and two women, aged 22 to 57.
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Among them, one woman was suspected of using and being in
possession of a forged Hong Kong identity card.
The joint operations with the Hong Kong Police Force,
codenamed "Champion", involved
raids on 83 target locations in Central and Western districts and netted six more suspected illegal workers.
One man and five women, aged 30 to 50, were arrested. Among
them, one man was a holder of recognizance form, which prohibits him from
taking any employment.
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"Any person who contravenes a condition of stay in
force in respect of him or her shall be guilty of an offence,” ImmD said
It specified visitors as prohibited from taking employment
in Hong Kong, whether paid or unpaid, without the permission of the Director of
Immigration.
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“Offenders are liable to prosecution and upon conviction
face a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to two years' imprisonment. Aiders and
abettors are also liable to prosecution and penalties," it said.
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