UK Immigration Officer Convicted for Assisting Chinese Intelligence
A UK immigration officer has been convicted of collaborating with Chinese intelligence in what has been described as a "shadow policing operation."
Chi Leung "Peter" Wai, aged 38, exploited his access to the primary immigration database to monitor Hong Kong dissidents residing in the UK.
He was found guilty of aiding a foreign intelligence service alongside Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen, 65, who initially served as his liaison with Hong Kong authorities.
In addition to this, Wai was convicted of misconduct in public office.
The jury was unable to reach a verdict on the charge of foreign interference against both men. The prosecution has announced it will not pursue a retrial on this matter.
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