Three men have been charged under the National Security Act for allegedly aiding the Hong Kong intelligence service and foreign intervention. The suspects will appear in court later today at the Westminster Magistrates’ Court in custody. The National Security Act was put into place to stop such interference in Hong Kong by foreign forces. This act relates to foreign intervention by any country such as China, Russia, or other countries. This intervention is strictly prohibited under this law.
As part of the investigation, a total of 11 people were detained under section 27 of the National Security Act. The charges were pressed on Chi Leung (Peter) Wai, 38, of Staines-upon-Thames; Matthew Trickett, 37, of Maidenhead; and Chung Biu Yuen, 63, of Hackney, who were alleged to have been aiding the Hong Kong Intelligence Service. This investigation is not related to the Russian investigation.
Counter Terrorism Command’s Commander Dominic Murphy of the Metropolitan Police urges the public to maintain their composure, emphasizing that the case does not represent any bigger risk to the public. While the investigation remains ongoing, he also urged people not to speculate or comment further in relation to the case.
The suspects were apprehended by counter-terrorism officers on 1 May in Yorkshire, eight men and a woman were arrested. On May 2nd, another man was arrested in London, and another man was also arrested in Yorkshire, leading to the total 11-detainee count. Seven males and one female were later released from custody on 10 May
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