Hong Kong resident jailed for conspiracy to defraud, making false statutory declaration and conspiracy to obtain services by deception
A Hong Kong male resident charged with two counts of conspiracy to defraud, one count of making a false statutory declaration and one count of conspiracy to obtain services by deception, was convicted and sentenced to 24 months' imprisonment by Shatin Magistrates' Courts yesterday (June 11).
The Outside Investigation Section of the Immigration Department (ImmD) through intelligence analysis suspected the 34-year-old Hong Kong male resident defendant had contracted two bogus marriages with two Mainland resident females. The defendant was found to have married the first Mainlander female in Hong Kong in 2017. The said female later obtained a Confirmation Certificate on Delivery Booking from a local private hospital for delivery services in Hong Kong. The said female attempted to enter Hong Kong for delivery in November of the same year. Due to doubts on the marital relationship between her and the defendant, she was refused permission to land by the ImmD and subsequently gave birth on the Mainland. After the defendant subsequently divorced the first female, he contracted a marriage with another Mainland resident female on the Chinese Mainland in 2021.
During the follow-up investigation by the ImmD, the defendant was subsequently arrested, the defendant under caution admitted that he was paid a total of about $40,000 as a monetary reward to contract bogus marriages with two Mainland resident females in order to assist them to obtain visit endorsements and residency status in Hong Kong. The defendant also admitted that he knowingly made a false statutory declaration at a District Office, claiming to be the father of the expected child of the first Mainland resident female even though he knew that the expectant baby was not born to him, in order to assist the Mainlander female to obtain a Confirmation Certificate on Delivery Booking for delivery in Hong Kong. The investigation of other suspects is still underway, and the ImmD does not rule out the possibility of further arrests.
"The ImmD is concerned about the situation of non-local pregnant women seeking to give birth in Hong Kong by illegal means. While great efforts are made to intercept non-local pregnant women without a confinement booking at the control points, vigorous enforcement actions have also been taken to combat related immigration offences committed by non-local pregnant women and their abettors. Furthermore, the ImmD will continue to spare no effort in combating bogus marriages. For people who have obtained their residency in Hong Kong by fraudulent means, their Hong Kong identity card and residence status will be invalidated according to the laws of Hong Kong. They will also be subject to removal back to their place of origin," an Immigration Department spokesman said.
"According to the Immigration Ordinance, any person who makes any statement or representation which he knows to be false or does not believe to be true to immigration officers commits an offence. Offenders are liable to prosecution, and upon conviction face a maximum fine of $150,000 and imprisonment for 14 years. Aiders and abettors are also liable to prosecution and the same penalties. Conspiracy to defraud is a serious offence. Offenders are liable to prosecution and upon conviction, under the Crimes Ordinance, the maximum penalty is imprisonment for 14 years. Moreover, under the Crimes Ordinance, a person who knowingly and willfully makes a false statutory declaration shall be liable to prosecution and, upon conviction, to the maximum penalty of imprisonment for two years. Under the Theft Ordinance, a person who by any deception dishonestly obtains services from another shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable, upon conviction, to the maximum penalty of imprisonment for 10 years," the ImmD spokesman warned.
Shatin Magistrates' Courts, Shatin Law Courts Building
10th Anniversary Fun Day@HK ICH Centre to showcase diverse Intangible Cultural Heritage of different ethnic groups
The Intangible Cultural Heritage Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department is holding the 10th Anniversary Fun Day@HK ICH Centre today (June 13) and tomorrow (June 14) at the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre (Hong Kong ICH Centre) located at Sam Tung Uk Museum, Tsuen Wan. The fun day is a programme under Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Month 2026. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hong Kong ICH Centre and be themed around diverse ICH, the fun day showcases the rich and diverse cultures of different ethnic groups and communities in Hong Kong through a variety of ICH performances, interactive activities, experiential booths and guided tours.
Highlights of the first day's performances included an inclusive Cantonese opera performance presented by non-ethnic Chinese children, Hoi Luk Fung unicorn dance, young Chiu Chow music and Hakka Folk Song Duet. A variety of free interactive activities were staged for members of the public, such as workshops on patterned band weaving and prosperity motif embroidery, a traditional architecture preservation technique demonstration and experience led by a veteran historic building restoration master, and the Cantonese Literary Fun Hub. Moreover, visitors could make diffuser stones with auspicious animal designs, 10th anniversary magnets, postcards stamped with the "Ten-Year Imprint", and more at the fun day, and appreciate creative paper craft products and old photos of Sam Tung Uk.
Highlights for tomorrow include the "Village Chief Leads the Way: Deep Dive into Sam Tung Uk" tour, led by the village chief of Sam Tung Uk Village, Mr Chan Kam-hong, allowing participants to explore the ingenuity of the architectural layout story of Sam Tung Uk, a Hakka walled house with over 200 years of history, from the perspective of an indigenous resident. A Teej performance, with Nepali women singing and dancing in traditional costumes, will also be presented, as well as an Indian festival activity introducing the history, origins, and customs of Indian festivals such as Diwali, offering participants an opportunity to learn about traditional folk dances and chants. Other not-to-be-missed programmes will include the art of Chiu Chow Kung Fu tea demonstration and experience, shadow puppetry performances, as well as stilt house construction technique model demonstrations.
For details of the fun day, please visit the website:www.icho.hk/en/web/icho/2026_hkich_month_carnival_stum.html.
The 10th Anniversary Fun Day@HK ICH Centre will be held today and tomorrow (June 13 and 14) at the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre. Photo shows members of the public stamping postcards with the "Ten-Year Imprint". Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The 10th Anniversary Fun Day@HK ICH Centre will be held today and tomorrow (June 13 and 14) at the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre. Photo shows creative paper craft products on display. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The 10th Anniversary Fun Day@HK ICH Centre will be held today and tomorrow (June 13 to 14) at the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre. Photo shows the patterned band weaving workshop. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The 10th Anniversary Fun Day@HK ICH Centre will be held today and tomorrow (June 13 and 14) at the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre. Photo shows the young Chiu Chow music performance. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The 10th Anniversary Fun Day@HK ICH Centre will be held today and tomorrow (June 13 and 14) at the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre. Photo shows members of the public participating in the prosperity motif embroidery workshop. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The 10th Anniversary Fun Day@HK ICH Centre will be held today and tomorrow (June 13 and 14) at the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre. Photo shows the Hoi Luk Fung unicorn dance. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The 10th Anniversary Fun Day@HK ICH Centre will be held today and tomorrow (June 13 and 14) at the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre. Photo shows the inclusive Cantonese opera performance presented by non-ethnic Chinese children. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
