Western medicine is involved in spamming needle-free paper Chen Guoji denounces profit-seeking: asks the Security Bureau to hold users accountable

Yesterday (20th), the police again arrested a 76-year-old western doctor and three clinic staff for allegedly spamming the medical exemption certificate for the new crown vaccination commonly known as "needle-free paper".

The doctor was accused of issuing needle-free papers and overcharging between $4,000 and $5,000 without consulting the patient or examining the medical records.

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Chan Kwok-kee, posted on social media today (21st), strongly condemning the relevant actions, criticizing the "unscrupulous" and "profit-seeking" western medicine involved, and also pointed out that he has asked the Security Bureau to investigate criminals who use these "needle-free papers". responsibility.

Tang Jiahua: It is not difficult to prove the user's intention legally

Chen Guoji pointed out that there are still thousands of confirmed cases in Hong Kong every day, and everyone has the responsibility to protect themselves and other citizens. "It's a pity that some unscrupulous Western doctors are mercenary and ignore the interests of the whole society for their own interests. "Paper" is undoubtedly contributing to the spread of the virus in the community, endangering people's health, and indirectly hindering the recovery of Hong Kong's economy. It hurts all Hong Kong citizens. I strongly condemn what they have done, and they must be held accountable for their illegal actions. Criminal responsibility, the government will definitely pursue it to the end.”

He also pointed out that citizens who use these "needle-free papers" also harm the interests of the Hong Kong society as a whole. He has asked the Security Bureau to strictly follow up on all those who use these "needle-free papers" and hold them criminally responsible.

Chen Guoji said that the government will work hard to restore the lives and economic activities of Hong Kong citizens to normal as soon as possible, but the efforts of the government alone are not enough.

Chief Secretary for Administration Chan Kwok-kee.

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Up to 14 years in prison for using false documents

Earlier this month, the police also arrested a female doctor in Yuen Long for allegedly spamming "needle-free paper".

The government later issued a press release warning the public not to use improperly obtained medical exemption certificates: "It is a criminal offence to manufacture or issue a false instrument, and knowingly using a false instrument may also violate the Crimes Ordinance. Once convicted, two The maximum penalty is 14 years in prison, and members of the public should not try the law and use the medical exemption certificate obtained through improper means.”

Member of the Executive Council, SC Tong Jiahua, said that under the Crimes Ordinance, if a document ostensibly proves one thing, but in fact it is not, it is a false document.

In this case, the "needle-free paper" was originally intended to prove that a person's physical condition is not suitable for vaccination, but in fact it is not, or the person has not undergone a medical examination at all, so it is a false document, using these documents to try to exempt from vaccination People are also illegal.

Tang Jiahua: The high fee for consultation makes people doubt the intention of patrons

He pointed out that there are many legal ways to prove that the relevant person has the intention of using fake "needle-free paper", and it is not difficult. It is doubtful whether patrons intend to obtain fake "pin-free paper".

In addition, if the person obtains the "needle-free paper" knowing that he has not undergone a physical examination, it is very likely that he knows that he is not "physically unsuitable for vaccination", which is enough to prove his intention to use the fake "needle-free paper".

A 76-year-old western doctor in Yau Ma Tei was arrested for indiscriminately distributing needle-free paper at a high price. The police seized 193 sheets in a single day. The female doctor who issued "needle-free paper" was released on bail Government: continue to closely monitor the issuance