The SUN Hong Kong
Police display items seized during the raids Eight suspected illegal workers and four aiders and abettors were arrested in the latest anti-illegal work operation by the Immigration Department. Targeted in the raids carried out from Apr 13 to 22 were food delivery riders working illegally. All the suspected illegal workers were non-ethnic Chinese males aged 22 to 51, and were found to hold recognizance forms, being non-refoulement claimants or are applying against deportation orders against them. The suspected aiders and abettors were three men and one woman who are all Hong Kong residents and aged 31 to 44. They are suspected of having conspired to defraud delivery platforms by selling or renting their food delivery courier accounts to the illegal workers. Immigration warned that an illegal immigrant, or a person refused permission to land, is prohibited from taking taking any employment, whether paid or unpaid, or joining any business. Offenders face being sentenced to a maximum of three years in jail and fined up to $50,000. In addition, the Chief Executive may issue a deportation order against an immigrant-offender found guilty of committing an offence punishable with imprisonment for not less than two years, which will ban the offender from entering Hong Kong in future. Employers of illegal workers face a more serious sentence of up to 10 years in prison and fine of up to $500,000 to reflect the gravity of such an offence. To report illegal employment activities, please call the dedicated hotline 185 185, fax at 2824 1166, email anti_crime@immd.gov.hk , or submit the "Online Reporting of Immigration Offences" form at www.immd.gov.hk .
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