{
  "id": 6430104,
  "title": "Two unlicensed tour guides arrested by authorities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/two-unlicensed-tour-guides-arrested-by-authorities-6430104",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T14:44:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "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 on suspicion of operating as unlicensed tour guides, in violation of their stay conditions. According to the Travel Industry Authority (TIA), the arrest took place in a joint operation conducted by the TIA and the Immigration Department over the past two days, focusing on unlicensed tour guides operating in Sai Kung's East Dam and Central areas. The TIA has also stated that it will pursue legal action if the duo is found to have contravened the Travel Industry Ordinance and related regulations. With the National Day Golden Week holiday fast approaching, the TIA has announced that it will intensify joint inspections with other agencies to rigorously enforce the Travel Industry Ordinance and safeguard the rights and interests of visitors. The authority has cautioned that individuals providing tour guide services without a valid license face a maximum penalty of HK$50,000 and up to one year in prison.",
  "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",
        "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."
}