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HKSAR Government (info.gov.hk)Oct 9, 2026

October enforcement operations: 20 arrests, employer enquiries ongoing

In its 9 October release, Immigration reported 20 arrests during operations from 2–8 October: 17 suspected illegal workers, two suspected employers and one overstayer. Searches included restaurants, renovation sites and beauty parlours. The department said enquiries into the suspected employers were continuing, and reminded employers to establish lawful employability before hiring. Arrests do not establish that every suspect has been convicted.

Key points

  1. 120 arrests reported in the 2–8 October operations
  2. 2Employer investigations ongoing
  3. 317 suspected workers, two employers and one overstayer

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