Govt sends team to Thailand to probe forced labour

[RTHK] - 01/12/2025

The government said that a dedicated task force will set off for Thailand on Sunday to investigate reports of Hong Kong residents allegedly lured to Southeast Asian countries and detained to engage in illegal work. The task force comprises officials from the Security Bureau, as well as police (…)



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