{
  "id": 6429867,
  "title": "Two unlicensed tour guides arrested by authorities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/two-unlicensed-tour-guides-arrested-by-authorities",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T14:44:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1869462-20260909.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two individuals, a mainland man and a woman, have been apprehended by immigration authorities for allegedly operating as unlicensed tour guides, contravening their stay conditions, according to the Travel Industry Authority (TIA). The TIA disclosed that a joint operation was carried out by the TIA and the Immigration Department on Monday and Tuesday, specifically targeting unlicensed tour guides at Sai Kung's East Dam and Central. Should the accused be found to have violated the Travel Industry Ordinance and associated regulations, the TIA vowed to file charges. As the National Day Golden Week holiday approaches, the TIA announced it will intensify joint inspections with other agencies to strictly enforce the Travel Industry Ordinance and safeguard visitors' rights and interests. The authority cautioned that individuals offering tour guide services without a valid license could face a fine of up to HK$50,000 and imprisonment for up to one year.",
  "summary": "A mainland man and woman have been arrested by immigration authorities on suspicion of working as unlicensed tour guides, in breach of their conditions of stay. In a statement, the Travel Industry Authority (TIA) said it conducted a joint operation with the Immigration Department on Monday and Tuesday, targeting unlicensed tour guides across Sai Kung's East Dam and Central. The industry watchdog…",
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        "title": "Two unlicensed tour guides arrested by authorities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/two-unlicensed-tour-guides-arrested-by-authorities-6430104",
        "published": "2026-09-09T14:44:51.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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