24/7 FITNESS apologises after hidden cameras found
Bastillepost · 2 SOURCESabout 4 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Police are investigating a voyeurism case after three suspected pinhole cameras were discovered above the false ceilings of three changing rooms at the 24/7 FITNESS branch on Lek Yuen Street in Sha Tin. The company apologised to members, said it does not tolerate privacy violations, and stated that inspections at the branch and across all outlets found no further irregularities before the facilities were reopened.
Key Points
- Hong Kong police classified the case as voyeurism after three suspected pinhole recording devices were found in three changing rooms at the Sha Tin Lek Yuen Street branch.
- No arrests had been made as of Saturday, 26 September, and the Sha Tin District crime investigation team is following up the case
- 24/7 FITNESS said it reported the case immediately, gave statements to police, and would fully assist the investigation into the suspected devices
- The company said the affected facility was a shared bathroom for single-person use, which was closed immediately after the discovery
- After police completed evidence collection, the company said it checked all bathrooms and changing rooms at the branch in police presence and then reopened them.
- The chain also said it inspected changing rooms, bathrooms and toilets at all branches on the same day, focusing on false ceilings, light troughs and other concealed spots.
- 24/7 FITNESS said no abnormalities were found in the wider inspection and that it would review cleaning and inspection arrangements and increase patrol frequency.
Why It Matters
For gym users in Hong Kong, the immediate concern is whether private spaces such as changing rooms and bathrooms are being monitored closely enough for hidden devices. The company has already promised more frequent inspections, while the police investigation will determine how the suspected cameras were placed and whether anyone was affected.