Police National Security Department arrests one man and one woman
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The two arrested persons, including a male licensed insurance broker, were suspected of operating pages on various social media platforms and publishing seditious posts that incite hatred against the constitutional order of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The arrested man also profited by selling insurance products. Prior to the operation, Police obtained court search warrants to search the residences of the arrested persons and seize relevant exhibits. The two arrested persons will be released on bail for further investigation.
The acts concerned are suspected of contravening the offence of "doing with a seditious intention an act or acts that had a seditious intention", which is a serious offence. On first conviction, offenders shall be liable to imprisonment for seven years.
Police will continue to ensure that laws are observed and strictly enforced to bring offenders to account, so as to prevent, suppress, and punish any acts or activities that endanger national security in accordance with the law.
Ends/Thursday, October 8, 2026
Issued at HKT 15:22
Issued at HKT 15:22
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