19 arrested in Hong Kong crackdown on illegal labour

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Connor MycroftJanuary 23, 2026 at 02:18 PM

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Hong Kong immigration authorities arrested 19 people between January 16 and 22 during a citywide crackdown on illegal labor. The joint operations, involving police and the Labour Department, targeted locations such as restaurants and renovation sites. Among those apprehended were 13 suspected illegal workers, including two women holding recognisance forms, four suspected employers, and two individuals accused of aiding and abetting illegal employment. The suspected illegal workers, consisting of two men and eleven women aged 24 to 62, were found working in violation of immigration laws. The four suspected employers, two men and two women aged 36 to 62, were arrested for allegedly hiring the illegal workers.

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Hong Kong

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