Three Charged for Assisting Hong Kong Intelligence in UK Amid Foreign Interference Probe

May 13, 2024
Three Charged for Assisting Hong Kong Intelligence in UK Amid Foreign Interference Probe
  • Three men, Chi Leung (Peter) Wai, Matthew Trickett, and Chung Biu Yuen, have been charged under Britain's National Security Act for aiding the Hong Kong intelligence service.

  • The trio is scheduled to appear in court on Monday following their arrests related to foreign interference in the U.K.

  • Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has recently cautioned that the U.K. is navigating perilous times, citing an 'axis of authoritarian states' including China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.

  • The broader investigation into foreign interference has resulted in the arrests of 11 individuals, with eight subsequently released.

  • Commander Dominic Murphy has emphasized that there's no broader risk to the public, while also advising against speculation or public commentary on the ongoing case.

Summary based on 7 sources


Get a daily email with more World News stories

More Stories