Man charged by Police National Security Department
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Investigation revealed that the arrested man was suspected of repeatedly publishing posts with seditious intentions on online social platforms, with content provoking hatred towards the Central Authorities, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Judiciary; and inciting others to attempt to procure the alteration of any matter established in accordance with the law in the HKSAR.
The NSD laid a charge against the man with one count of "knowingly publishing publications that had a seditious intention" in the morning of October 7. The case was mentioned at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court in the afternoon on the same day.
Police remind members of the public that "knowingly publishing publications that had a seditious intention" is a serious offence. Offenders shall be liable to imprisonment for seven years on first conviction. Members of the public are urged not to defy the law.
Ends/Friday, October 9, 2026
Issued at HKT 9:44
Issued at HKT 9:44
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