Summary
Two UK immigration officers were arrested after allegedly forcing entry into a flat in Pontefract, with claims they were working for Chinese interests. One officer, Chi Leung "Peter" Wai, is currently on trial, facing charges of assisting a foreign intelligence service and misconduct. An audio device recorded the incident, which is part of a larger investigation involving several people.
Key Facts
- Two UK immigration officers allegedly forced entry into a flat in Pontefract.
- Chi Leung "Peter" Wai is on trial at the Old Bailey; the other officer, Matthew Trickett, was found dead after being bailed.
- Wai faces charges of assisting a foreign intelligence service and misconduct in public office.
- The trial involves Wai and Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen, who is linked to Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office.
- An audio bug recorded the incident of forced entry.
- Wai previously worked as a police officer and had access to the Home Office's Atlas immigration database.
- The prosecution claims Wai used the database for private security work related to people from Hong Kong.
- British police arrested eleven individuals related to the incident, including the two officers involved.
