Undercover police arrest 2 illegal car-hire drivers in Yuen Long, mainland man faces fraud charge

Police arrested two drivers in Yuen Long on Tuesday for operating illegal car-hire services after officers posed as passengers travelling to Sheung Shui, authorities said.

A 24-year-old local man and a 41-year-old mainland Chinese man were arrested on suspicion of using a vehicle for illegal hire or reward. The mainland man, who holds a two-way permit, was also found not to be a registered driver on the ride-hailing platform. He faces additional charges of conspiracy to defraud and breach of conditions of stay.

Both vehicles have been impounded for further inspection. The case has been handed over to the Tai Po district criminal investigation team.

According to sources, ride-hailing platforms do not allow non-local residents to register as drivers.

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