18 arrested over ‘forged top talent scheme documents’
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18 arrested over ‘forged top talent scheme documents’

Eighteen people have been arrested on suspicion of providing or using forged documents for applications to Hong Kong's top talent scheme which comes with residency rights. The Immigration Department on Wednesday said five of the 18 are Hong Kong residents suspected of running the scam operation, while the rest are mainlanders who made applications under the Top Talent Pass Scheme. At a press briefing, the department said a syndicate used social media to contact people interested in securing Hong Kong residency, claiming they could provide a "one-stop service". "The syndicate would first charge a fee of HK$1 million to HK$1.5 million and offer one-stop services such as forging documents relating to overseas university qualifications, student visas, immigration stamps and an employment certificate for visa applications," said Assistant Principal Immigration Officer Hui Chi-kin. "After the applicants receive permission...
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You’ll be arrested for falling asleep in public as October 1 law goes into effect but snoozing in certain spot is exempt
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You’ll be arrested for falling asleep in public as October 1 law goes into effect but snoozing in certain spot is exempt

Top Stories Tamfitronics A NEW law designed to ban people from sleeping in public places is to come into force in a US state in just weeks – and offenders could see jail time. But, there is an exemption for drivers in Florida who snooze in cars that are properly parked.A new law is set to crack down on Americans falling asleep in public placesCredit: GettySleeping in cars that are properly parked will remain legalCredit: GettyThe bill, which has been signed into law by former presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, will come into effect on October 1, per the state legislature.It cracks down on unauthorized camping and public sleeping.Under the measure, sleeping in public places will be banned, per the Tallahassee Democrat.Local officials and state governments could impose penalties such as potential jail time, per...
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Youth arrested following deadly stabbing at Melbourne shopping area
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Youth arrested following deadly stabbing at Melbourne shopping area

Top Stories Tamfitronics One teenage boy is dead and another is in custody after a food court stabbing in Melbourne’s west.It is understood a 15-year-old and 16-year-old boy became involved in a verbal altercation in an outdoor area at Woodgrove Shopping Centre in Melton West just before midday.The altercation became physical before the younger boy allegedly produced a knife and stabbed the older boy multiple times before he left the scene towards High Street.The scene outside the shopping centre. (Gillian Lantouris/9News)Police are questioning a 15-year-old Melton West boy after he was arrested by police this evening.A bystander commenced CPR on the 16-year-old boy but he was pronounced dead at the scene.Police believe the two boys were known to each other.The boy was stabbed in the outdoor food court area. (Nine)It is not known whether...
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