2 of the 5 women arrested for illegal work are led away by the raiding team A week-long operation targeting illegal workers that ended on March 5 has led to the arrest of 10 people across different locations. Investigators from the Immigration Department, the police and two government departments raided several establishments, including restaurants, massage parlors and a logistics company. Of the 10 people arrested, nine were suspected illegal workers comprising four men and five women, aged 22 to 50. The other one was a woman aged 50 who was arrested on suspicion of hiring the illegal workers. Immigration said in a statement that an investigation into the suspected employers is continuing, and did not rule out further arrests. Contravening a condition of stay by working without a permit is punishable by up to two years in prison and a maximum fine of $50,000. Employers of illegal workers face a maximum jail term of 10 years and a $500,000 fine. Mere failure to properly inspect a job applicant’s identity document can lead to an employer being jailed for up to a year and fined up to $150,000.