Two individuals, a former British immigration official and a retired Hong Kong police officer, have been sentenced to prison for espionage activities on behalf of China. Peter Wai, aged 41, was involved in conducting covert operations on Hong Kong pro-democracy activists residing in the UK under the directives of his handler, Bill Yuen, aged 66. The pair, who hold dual Chinese-British citizenship, were apprehended following an unsuccessful attempt to abduct a £16 million fraud suspect named Monica Kwong in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. After a trial lasting two months at the Old Bailey, they were found guilty of aiding a foreign intelligence service as per the National Security Act. This incident is a significant breaking news development. Stay informed about future breaking news stories by following our updates through the provided link. Stay connected with The Mirror on various platforms like WhatsApp, Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads. Opt for Daily Mirror as your ‘Preferred Source’ on Google News for swift access to the news that matters to you.
“UK Duo Jailed for Espionage on Behalf of China”
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