Mainland transit passenger jailed for conspiracy to obtain airline services by deception
A male Mainlander was convicted of conspiracy to obtain airline services by deception and was sentenced to 20 months' imprisonment by the District Court today (October 25).
Immigration Department (ImmD) investigators apprehended a 57-year-old male Mainlander at an airline check-in counter at Hong Kong International Airport in November 2023. Investigations revealed that the man attempted to obtain boarding passes for Mexico via Switzerland from the airline by using a false Mexican permanent resident identity card. Moreover, a forged Schengen visa was found in his luggage during a search. The man admitted under caution that he procured the false Mexican permanent resident card and the forged Poland Schengen visa from a clansman for the purpose of seeking a job in Mexico.
An ImmD spokesman warned that, under the laws of Hong Kong, people who, by any deception, dishonestly obtain services from another shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable, upon conviction, to imprisonment for 10 years.
Working Group on Public Transport Service Special Applications convenes first meeting
The Working Group on Public Transport Service Special Applications (Working Group), under the Inter-departmental Task Force on Monitoring Fuel Supply, convenes the first meeting today (April 16).
Led by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, the Working Group has listened to the three franchised bus operators (i.e. The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited / Long Win Bus Company Limited, Citybus Limited and New Lantao Bus Company (1973) Limited) on their current business environment and operation situation as well as the measures they have taken to address the rising fuel costs. The Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, the Commissioner for Transport and the Government Economist also attended the meeting. During the meeting, the Working Group conducted dialogues in a frank and exchanged manner with the operators, and expressed appreciation for their continued dedication to providing stable public transport services despite the challenging operating environment.
The Government will continue to monitor changes in fuel costs and the latest developments, and maintain communication with public transport service operators. Taking into account the overall operating environment, operators' costs, and public affordability, while maintaining the stability and normal operations of public transport services, the Working Group will consider targeted temporary measures to help operators save energy and enhance operational efficiency in response to oil price fluctuations.
Working Group on Public Transport Service Special Applications convenes first meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Working Group on Public Transport Service Special Applications convenes first meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Working Group on Public Transport Service Special Applications convenes first meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
