Hong Kong National Security Police Arrest Boom News Founder and Another Person

Published 16h ago · Updated 1h ago

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Hong Kong national security police detained a digital news founder and another person over alleged seditious disinformation.

Hong Kong national security police have arrested the founder of the online media outlet Boom News along with one other individual. The detentions stem from allegations of incitement through the dissemination of disinformation. Authorities carried out the operation early in the morning.

The arrested journalist is identified as thirty-seven-year-old Tang Ho-wing, who founded the digital news platform.
Law enforcement officers apprehended the two suspects at approximately seven in the morning.
The allegations against the detained individuals involve inciting public disaffection by spreading false information.

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Why it matters

Hong Kong authorities have increasingly utilized national security laws and sedition statutes to target independent media outlets and journalists operating in the region.

What outlets agree on

Hong Kong national security police have arrested two people associated with the online media outlet Boom News, including its founder, on suspicion of incitement through spreading disinformation.

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Hong KongPress freedomTang Ho-wingBoom NewsCrimeNational Security Department

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