Skip to main content
HelperDC
All news
HKSAR Government (info.gov.hk)Oct 16, 2026

October 9–15 labour operations resulted in 15 arrests

Immigration reported on 16 October 2026 that operations conducted from 9 to 15 October resulted in 15 arrests. Searches at restaurants, retail premises and industrial buildings led to the arrest of 12 suspected illegal workers, one suspected employer, one suspected aider and abettor, and one overstayer. Investigations into the employer were continuing. The department reiterated employment restrictions and employers’ checking duties, and described screening and assistance for vulnerable people who may have experienced trafficking or forced labour.

Key points

  1. 1The operations ran from 9 to 15 October and included joint actions with several government departments.
  2. 2The 15 arrests comprised 12 suspected illegal workers, one suspected employer, one suspected aider and abettor, and one overstayer.
  3. 3Employer investigations were ongoing, and Immigration said further arrests could follow as enquiries continued.
  4. 4Immigration described its screening procedures for possible trafficking or forced-labour victims and the support available to those identified.

This summary was written by HelperDoc from the publisher's report. For the full story, read the original article.

Read the full article on HKSAR Government (info.gov.hk)