Hong Kong Police Offer Rewards for Arrest of 19 Overseas-Based Activists
The Hong Kong Police have announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of 19 overseas-based activists accused of violating the national security law imposed by Beijing. The group, known as the Hong Kong Parliament, aimed to promote self-determination and establish a "Hong Kong constitution" through what the police describe as "illegal means" to overthrow and undermine China's fundamental system. The police have offered a significant bounty on the heads of four activists already wanted by Hong Kong authorities, with a HK$1 million reward for each, and a HK$200,000 reward for information leading to the arrests of another 15 individuals.
Key Takeaways:
- The Hong Kong Police have announced rewards for information leading to the arrest of 19 overseas-based activists accused of violating the national security law.
- The group, known as the Hong Kong Parliament, aimed to promote self-determination and establish a "Hong Kong constitution" through what the police describe as "illegal means".
- Four activists already wanted by Hong Kong authorities, Tony Choi, Johnny Fok, Victor Ho, and Elmer Yuen, each have a HK$1 million bounty on their heads.
- A HK$200,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrests of another 15 individuals, believed to be based in Australia, Canada, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, and the UK.
- The police have urged the activists to "turn themselves in, rather than making more mistakes".
- The investigation is ongoing, with the police offering bounties to hunt down more suspects.
Statistics:
- 19 overseas-based activists are accused of violating the national security law.
- 4 activists already wanted by Hong Kong authorities have a HK$1 million bounty on their heads each.
- 15 additional individuals have a HK$200,000 bounty on their heads for information leading to their arrests.
- The reward for information leading to the arrest of the activists is HK$200,000.
- The group is believed to be based in Australia, Canada, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, and the UK.
Sources:
- Hong Kong Police press statement