Coronavirus Hong Kong: 5 arrested for using fake version of ‘Leave Home Safe’ app as mandatory rules kick in; government staff among those held

Three government employees were among five people arrested on Monday for using fake versions of Hong Kong’s coronavirus contact-tracing app on the first day its use became mandatory to enter public buildings, the Post has learnedTwo of the suspects were Immigration Department staff, one was employed by the Audit Commission, and the other two were contractors working on site. They were held on suspicion of using false documents, an offence that carries a maximum sentence of 14 years’ jail on…

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