Summary
A UK Border Force officer, Chi Leung "Peter" Wai, is accused of working with a retired Hong Kong police officer to secretly watch and investigate Chinese citizens in the UK. They allegedly used a UK immigration database to get information on people, some of whom were pro-democracy campaigners from Hong Kong. The court case is taking place at the Old Bailey under charges related to the National Security Act.
Key Facts
- Chi Leung "Peter" Wai, a UK Border Force officer, is accused of spying on Chinese citizens in the UK for China.
- Wai allegedly worked with Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen, a retired Hong Kong police officer, to conduct this surveillance.
- The surveillance focused on Chinese dissidents, including pro-democracy campaigners from Hong Kong.
- Wai and Yuen are on trial under the National Security Act at the Old Bailey.
- Wai allegedly misused a UK immigration database to access details about these individuals.
- A second officer, Matthew Trickett, was also involved but was found dead in May 2024 after being released on bail.
- Surveillance reports included detailed observations and were allegedly sent to authorities in Hong Kong.
- Wai and his accomplices are accused of acting without the UK authorities' knowledge.
