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29 Apr 2021
Travel industry professionals in Hong Kong have been busted trying to scheme nearly $500,000 out of the government via a subsidy scheme designed to relaunch the industry.
The alleged scammers, made up of 14 directors and five employees from 15 travel agencies, were arrested on suspicion of using the Hong Kong government’s Green Lifestyle Local Tour Incentive Scheme to fraudulently obtain nearly HK$3 million ($496,086).
The scheme was launched in 2019 to encourage people to enjoy nature, promote conservation and biodiversity and raise awareness about the government’s efforts in promoting a “green lifestyle and tourism”.
Agents were rewarded with HK$100 ($15) when they booked Hong Kong citizens on eligible green lifestyle local tours from 20 January 2020 to 31 March 2022.