The Security Bureau (SB) will lead a dedicated task force to Thailand on Sunday night to address cases involving Hong Kong citizens being detained for illegal work.
This action follows reports from the SB that law enforcement agencies received a total of 28 requests for assistance concerning residents who were illegally trafficked to work in Southeast Asian countries.
Of these cases, 16 victims have returned to Hong Kong, while the remaining 12 cases reported restrictions on their movement but are safe and able to be contacted.
The task force, departing tonight, will consist of six members, including two each from the Hong Kong Police Force and the Immigration Department, led by an SB official.
During their stay in Thailand, the task force will engage with officials from the Chinese Embassy in the Kingdom of Thailand, representatives of the Thai Ministry of Justice who are part of the Anti-Trafficking-in-Persons Committee chaired by the Prime Minister of Thailand, and other Thai authorities.
The meetings will focus on discussing the cases of affected residents, exchanging intelligence, and requesting further assistance.
