Hong Kong Police Offer Rewards for Arrest of 19 Overseas-Based Activists

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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