Spies jailed over ‘shadow police’ operations for China in UK (opens original article in a new tab)

Two men were jailed in the UK for spying on behalf of China and conducting covert operations against Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, violating the National Security Act.

• Peter Wai and Bill Yuen were jailed for spying for China and conducting 'shadow policing' against Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters in the UK.
• They were convicted under the National Security Act for assisting a foreign intelligence service and misusing the Home Office computer system.
• The court described their actions as 'deliberate, concerted, and serious' with 'real and significant' harm to targeted individuals.