Police investigate protester advocating Hong Kong independence while in custody
The Hong Kong police are investigating a protester accused of violating the national security law, after he was suspected of advocating the city’s independence while in custody.
Adam Ma, 30, was remanded in November for incitement to secession under Hong Kong’s national security law.
Correctional officers at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre were recently notified of an attempt by Ma to advocate Hong Kong independence while being detained, according to a press release issued by the Correctional Services Department on Tuesday.
The institution immediately monitored the man in question, it said. Correctional officers launched an operation on Tuesday morning to search his cell and found wording on the wall that was suspected of promoting the city’s independence.
The center’s management put Ma in isolated custody for investigation and the police were notified to follow up on the case. The Correctional Services Department stressed that illegal acts committed by people in custody would be handled seriously with zero tolerance.
The police’s national security department has taken over the case, the force said in a response to Apple Daily’s inquiry.
Ma was accused of inciting secession between Aug. 15 and Nov. 22. He was denied bail by Chief Magistrate Victor So and High Court Judge Alex Lee, both selected judges for national security cases. His case was postponed to Feb. 10.
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