Note: All offenses detailed here derive from Hong Kong government allegations and neither the researchers nor ChinaFile’s editors have independently verified them.

Data cut-off date: January 31, 2024
IdentityAlleged Actions and Background DetailsOffenseArrest DateCharge DateSentencing DateStatus
Tong Ying-kitRode a motorcycle into a group of police officers with a flag bearing a forbidden slogan; arrested at scene of demonstrationNSL: Inciting or abetting secession2020-07-012020-07-032021-07-30Denied bail, Trial by a panel of three judges instead of a jury
NSL: Terrorist action2020-07-012020-07-032021-07-30Denied bail, Trial by a panel of three judges instead of a jury
Non-NSL: Dangerous driving2020-07-012020-07-03
Male, 38 years oldA flag with the phrase “Hong Kong Independence” was found among his belongings; arrested at scene of demonstrationNSL: Secession2020-07-01Granted police bail
Female, 36 years oldPrinted materials relating to Hong Kong independence were found among her belongings; arrested at scene of demonstrationNSL: Unspecified NSL offense2020-07-01Granted police bail
Female, 36 years oldPrinted materials relating to Hong Kong independence were found among her belongings; arrested at scene of demonstrationNSL: Unspecified NSL offense2020-07-01Granted police bail
Female, 67 years old, surname ChowDisplayed the British national flag, the U.S. national flag, and a pro-Hong Kong independence banner; arrested at scene of demonstrationNSL: Inciting or abetting secession2020-07-01Granted police bail
Female, 15 years oldWaved a pro-independence banner; arrested at scene of demonstrationNSL: Unspecified NSL offense2020-07-01Granted police bail
Male, 24 years oldWore a T-shirt bearing a forbidden slogan; arrested at scene of demonstrationNSL: Unspecified NSL offense2020-07-01Granted police bail
Male, 19 years oldA sticker on his cellphone bore a forbidden slogan; pro-democracy flyers were found in his pocket; arrested at scene of demonstrationNSL: Unspecified NSL offense2020-07-01Granted police bail
Male, 26 years oldA pro-independence banner was found among his belongings; arrested at scene of demonstrationNSL: Unspecified NSL offense2020-07-01Granted police bail
Male, 23 years oldFlyers bearing a forbidden slogan were found among his belongings; arrested at scene of demonstrationNSL: Secession2020-07-01Granted police bail
Chow Wai-hungDisplayed a banner bearing a forbidden slogan; arrested at scene of demonstrationNSL: Inciting or abetting secession2020-07-21Granted release without bail conditions
Tony ChungFormer member of Studentlocalism, a pro-independence organization; arrested by the NSD then released on bail; arrested again when trying to seek asylum at the U.S. consulate in Hong Kong in late October 2020; pled guilty to and was convicted of secession and one charge of money laundering; additional charges of money laundering and conspiracy to publish seditious publication were put on court fileNon-NSL: Money laundering2020-10-292020-10-29Denied bail, Case put on court file
NSL: Secession2020-07-292020-10-292021-11-23Denied bail
Non-NSL: Money laundering2020-10-292020-10-292021-11-23Denied bail
Non-NSL: Sedition2020-10-292020-10-29Denied bail, Case put on court file
Ho Yanni LorenFormer member of Studentlocalism, a pro-independence organization; arrested by the NSD and then released on bail; briefly detained in late October 2020 due to developments in Tony Chung’s caseNSL: Secession2020-07-29Case pending with bail conditions lifted
NSL: Inciting or abetting secession2020-07-29Case pending with bail conditions lifted
Ho Nok HangFormer member of Studentlocalism, a pro-independence organization; arrested by the NSDNSL: Inciting or abetting secession2020-07-29Case pending with bail conditions lifted
NSL: Secession2020-07-29Case pending with bail conditions lifted
Wei-Yin ChanFormer member of Studentlocalism, a pro-independence organization; arrested by the NSD and then released on bail; briefly detained in late October 2020 due to developments in Chung’s caseNSL: Inciting or abetting secession2020-07-29Case pending with bail conditions lifted
NSL: Secession2020-07-29Case pending with bail conditions lifted
Jimmy Lai Chee-yingProvided financial support to overseas advocacy group Stand with Hong Kong; made use of government-subsidized land in violation of lease terms; arrested by the NSD; personal properties frozen on May 15, 2021; Next Digital's properties frozen June 17, 2021NSL: Collusion with foreign forces2020-08-102020-12-03Denied bail, Properties frozen, In custody due to another case
Non-NSL: Fraud2020-08-102020-12-032022-12-10Denied bail, Properties frozen, In custody due to another case
Non-NSL: Perverting the course of justice2021-04-162021-04-16Denied bail, In custody due to another case, Properties frozen
Non-NSL: Sedition2021-12-282021-12-28Denied bail, In custody due to another case
Royston Chow Tat KuenSenior employee at Next Digital, founded by Jimmy Lai; provided financial support to an overseas advocacy group; made use of government-subsidized land in violation of lease terms; Chief Operating Officer of Apple Daily, the popular pro-democracy newspaper which published articles calling for sanctions; arrested by the NSDNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2020-08-10Granted court bail
Non-NSL: Fraud2020-08-102020-12-03Granted court bail
Ian Yiu-yan LaiProvided financial support to an overseas advocacy group; arrested by the NSDNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2020-08-10Granted police bail
Cheung Kim HungSenior employee at Next Digital, founded by Jimmy Lai; made use of government-subsidized land in violation of lease terms; Chief Executive Officer of Apple Daily, the popular pro-democracy newspaper which published articles calling for sanctions; arrested by the NSDNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2020-08-102021-06-18Denied bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Non-NSL: Fraud2020-08-10Denied bail
Non-NSL: Sedition2021-12-28Denied bail, Case put on court file
Wong Wai-keungSenior employee at Next Digital, founded by Jimmy Lai; made use of government-subsidized land in violation of lease terms; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Fraud2020-08-102020-12-032022-12-10Granted court bail
Ng Tat KongSenior employee at Next Digital, founded by Jimmy Lai; made use of government-subsidized land in violation of lease terms; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Fraud2020-08-10Granted police bail
Timothy Kin-yang LaiSon of Jimmy Lai; made use of government-subsidized land in violation of lease terms; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Fraud2020-08-10Granted police bail
Agnes ChowFormer member of the Standing Committee of Demosisto and former spokesperson of Scholarism; arrested by the NSD for assisting an overseas advocacy groupNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2020-08-10Granted police bail
Andy LiAssisted overseas advocacy group Stand with Hong Kong; arrested by the NSD; while on bail, attempted to leave Hong Kong and was arrested by mainland PRC authorities and sentenced to seven months; was sent back to Hong Kong after serving jail time; charged and in custody; plead guilty to colluding with foreign forces; charges of possessing ammunition without license and assisting criminals were put on court fileNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2020-08-102021-03-24Denied bail, Represented by a pro-government lawyer, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Non-NSL: Possessing or dealing in arms without license2021-03-24Denied bail, Represented by a pro-government lawyer, Case put on court file
Non-NSL: Funding or assisting criminals2021-03-24Denied bail, Represented by a pro-government lawyer, Case put on court file
Non-NSL: Money laundering2020-08-10
Wilson LiAssisted an overseas advocacy group; arrested by the NSDNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2020-08-10Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Money laundering2020-08-10Granted police bail
Lai Chun-pongOwner of a phone repair shop; conspired to harm police officers in December 2019; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Conspiracy with intent to injure2020-09-052020-09-07Denied bail
Tam Tak-chiShouted protest slogans and arrested at his home by the NSD; candidate in the July 2020 primary election and re-arrested January 2021NSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Non-NSL: Sedition2020-09-062020-09-082022-04-20Denied bail, Defendant appeal
FemaleShouted pro-independence slogans using a megaphone; arrested at scene of demonstrationNSL: Unspecified NSL offense2020-09-06Granted police bail
Adam Ma Chun-manChanted forbidden slogans; arrested at scene of demonstrationNSL: Inciting or abetting secession2020-09-222020-11-242021-11-11Denied bail
Lui Sai-yuFirearms found at his residence; published protest-related materials; arrested by the NSD; his charge of importing strategic commodities without license was dropped, and charges of possessing offensive weapons and unlicensed ammunition were put on court fileNSL: Inciting or abetting secession2020-09-252020-09-262022-04-29Denied bail, Defendant appeal, Defendant appeal to Court of Final Appeal
Non-NSL: Possession of offensive weapons2020-09-252020-09-26Denied bail, Case put on court file
Non-NSL: Possessing or dealing in arms without license2020-09-252020-09-26Denied bail, Case put on court file
Non-NSL: Import of strategic commodities without license2020-09-25
Mother of Lui Sai-yuLived with Lui in a residence in which firearms were found; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Import of strategic commodities without license2020-09-25Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Possession of offensive weapons2020-09-25Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Possessing or dealing in arms without license2020-09-25Granted police bail
Ng Wing-takConspired to harm police officers in December 2019; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Conspiracy with intent to injure2020-10-01Granted police bail
UnknownAssisted the attempted border-crossing of the “Hong Kong 12”; arrested by the NSDUnknown2020-10-10
Chung Suet-yingFormer legislative assistant to Baggio Leung and Wai-ching Yau and had assisted the attempted border-crossing of the “Hong Kong 12”; charged with possession of unlicensed firearmsUnknown2020-10-10
Non-NSL: Possessing or dealing in arms without license2020-10-12Denied bail
Tim Luk Hoi TinProvided accommodation for Tony Chung to avoid arrest; former member of Studentlocalism; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Funding or assisting criminals2020-11-09Granted police bail
Wan Yiu-singInitiated crowdfunding to support Hong Kong refugees in Taiwan; expressed dissent on his radio show; arrested by the NSDNSL: Financing secession with money or other property2020-11-21Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Sedition2021-02-072021-02-082022-10-07Denied bail
Non-NSL: Money laundering2020-11-212021-02-082022-10-07Denied bail
Tsang Bik WanWan Yiu-sing’s wife; participated in Wan Yiu-sing’s crowdfunding initiative; arrested by the NSDNSL: Financing secession with money or other property2020-11-21Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Money laundering2020-11-21Granted police bail
Li Bou-laiWan Yiu-sing’s assistant; participated in Wan’s crowdfunding initiative; arrested by the NSDNSL: Financing secession with money or other property2020-11-21Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Money laundering2020-11-212021-05-10Granted court bail, Properties frozen
Tong Cheuk-himChanted pro-independence slogans or waved flags bearing such slogans in a protest at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on November 19, 2020; arrested by the NSD; charged with conspiracy to publish seditious material on March 2, 2022NSL: Inciting or abetting secession2020-12-07Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Unlawful assembly2020-12-072022-11-23Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Sedition2022-03-02Denied bail
Shum Ka-honChanted pro-independence slogans or waved flags bearing such slogans in a protest at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on November 19, 2020; arrested by the NSD; charged with conspiracy to publish seditious material on March 2, 2022NSL: Inciting or abetting secession2020-12-07Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Unlawful assembly2020-12-072023-04-20Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Sedition2022-03-02Granted court bail
Male, between 16 and 18 years oldChanted pro-independence slogans or waved flags bearing such slogans in a protest at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on November 19; arrested by the NSDNSL: Inciting or abetting secession2020-12-07Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Unlawful assembly2020-12-07Granted police bail
Eason Chan Yik ShunParticipated in a protest at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on November 19, 2020; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Unlawful assembly2020-12-07Granted police bail
Isaac LeeParticipated in a protest at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on November 19, 2020; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Unlawful assembly2020-12-07Granted police bail
Yeung Tsz ChunParticipated in a protest at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on November 19, 2020; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Unlawful assembly2020-12-07Granted police bail
Male, 23 years oldParticipated in a protest at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on November 19, 2020; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Unlawful assembly2020-12-07Granted police bail
Male, 34 years oldParticipated in a protest at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on November 19, 2020; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Unlawful assembly2020-12-07Granted police bail
Benny Tai Yiu-tingInitiated and organized the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Au Nok-hinHelped organize the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Represented by a pro-government lawyer, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Andrew Chiu Ka-yinSenior member of Power for Democracy, the organization that helped organize the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Ben Chung Kam-lunSenior member of Power for Democracy, the organization that helped organize the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
John ClanceySenior member of Power for Democracy, the organization that helped organize the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-06Granted police bail
Gordon Ng Ching-hangAdvocated for voting according to the results of the July 2020 primary electionNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail
Ventus Lau Wing-hongCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Gwyneth Ho Kwai-lamCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail
Alvin Yeung Ngok-kiuCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Lam Cheuk-tingCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail
Owen Chow Ka-shinCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSD; was granted bail but it was revoked on January 13, 2022 for violating bail conditionsNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Bail initially granted then revoked
Gary Fan Kwok-waiCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Leung Kwok-hungCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail
Raymond Chan Chi-chuenCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSD; held in pre-trial detention from date of charge until the High Court granted bail on between charge date on September 16, 2021NSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Granted court bail
Hendick Lui Chi-hangCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Granted court bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Ricky Or Yiu-lamCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Granted court bail
Lee Chi-yungCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-06Granted police bail
Mike Lam King-namCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Granted court bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Ng Kin-waiCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Eddie Chu Hoi-dickCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Sam Cheung Ho-sumCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Prince Wong Ji-yuetCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Granted court bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Roy Tam Hoi-pongCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Kwok Ka-kiCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Carol Ng Man-yeeCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Andrew Wan Siu-kinCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Wu Chi-waiCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Jeremy Tam Man-hoCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Sze Tak-loyCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Granted court bail
Kinda Li Ka-tatCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Frankie Fung Tat-chunCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Jimmy Sham Tsz-kitCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Helena Wong Pik-wanCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Granted court bail
Kalvin Ho Kai-mingCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Granted court bail
Jeffrey AndrewsCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-06Granted police bail
Lau Chak-fungCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Claudia Mo Man-chingCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Lawrence Lau Wai-chungCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Granted court bail
Tiffany Yuen Ka-waiCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Fergus Leung Fong-waiCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Cheng Tat-hungCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Granted court bail
Andy Chui Chi-kiCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Michael Pang Cheuk-keiCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Granted court bail, Represented by a pro-government lawyer
Clarisse Yeung Suet-yingCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Granted court bail
Lester Shum Ngo-faiCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
James To Kun-sunCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-06Granted police bail
Henry Wong Pak-yuCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Roy Kwong Chun-yuCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-06Granted police bail
Lee Yue-shunCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Granted court bail
Joseph Lee Kok-longCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-06Granted police bail
Winnie Yu Wai-mingCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSD; bail revoked on March 8, 2022NSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Bail initially granted then revoked
Lau Hoi-manCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-06Granted police bail
Ricky Yuen Wai-kitCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-06Granted police bail
Joshua WongCandidate in the July 2020 primary election; arrested by the NSDNSL: Subversion2021-01-062021-02-28Denied bail, In custody due to another case, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Daniel Wong Kwok-tungAssisted the attempted border-crossing of the “Hong Kong 12”; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Funding or assisting criminals2021-01-14Granted police bail
Kyrylo (between 18 and 72 years old)Assisted the attempted border-crossing of the “Hong Kong 12”; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Funding or assisting criminals2021-01-14Granted police bail
Rono Fok (between 18 and 72 years old)Assisted the attempted border-crossing of the “Hong Kong 12”; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Funding or assisting criminals2021-01-14Granted police bail
Ng Jing-zeon (between 18 and 72 years old)Assisted the attempted border-crossing of the “Hong Kong 12”; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Funding or assisting criminals2021-01-14Granted police bail
Yeung Tin-ji (between 18 and 72 years old)Assisted the attempted border-crossing of the “Hong Kong 12”; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Funding or assisting criminals2021-01-14Granted police bail
Cheung Zing-jan (between 18 and 72 years old)Assisted the attempted border-crossing of the “Hong Kong 12”; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Funding or assisting criminals2021-01-14Granted police bail
Chow Jing (between 18 and 72 years old)Assisted the attempted border-crossing of the “Hong Kong 12”; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Funding or assisting criminals2021-01-14Granted police bail
Tsang Coek-jin (between 18 and 72 years old)Assisted the attempted border-crossing of the “Hong Kong 12”; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Funding or assisting criminals2021-01-14Granted police bail
Kong Sam-ming (between 18 and 72 years old)Assisted the attempted border-crossing of the “Hong Kong 12”; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Funding or assisting criminals2021-01-14Granted police bail
Cheung Din-joeng (between 18 and 72 years old)Assisted the attempted border-crossing of the “Hong Kong 12”; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Funding or assisting criminals2021-01-14Granted police bail
Kwan Wai-si (between 18 and 72 years old)Assisted the attempted border-crossing of the “Hong Kong 12”; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Funding or assisting criminals2021-01-14Granted police bail
Male, between 28 and 58 years oldRelated to Wan Yiu-sing’s case; arrested by the NSDNSL: Financing secession with money or other property2021-01-29Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Money laundering2021-01-29Granted police bail
Male, between 28 and 58 years oldRelated to Wan Yiu-sing’s case; arrested by the NSDNSL: Financing secession with money or other property2021-01-29Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Money laundering2021-01-29Granted police bail
Female, between 28 and 58 years oldRelated to Wan Yiu-sing’s case; arrested by the NSDNSL: Financing secession with money or other property2021-01-29Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Money laundering2021-01-29Granted police bail
Chan Tze-wahWorked with Jimmy Lai in conjunction with advocacy group Stand with Hong Kong; assisted Andy Li’s attempt to leave Hong Kong; the case for his charge of assisting criminals was put on court fileNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2021-02-152021-02-17Denied bail, Represented by a pro-government lawyer, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Non-NSL: Funding or assisting criminals2021-02-152021-02-17Denied bail, Represented by a pro-government lawyer, Case put on court file
Male, 19 years oldChanted pro-independence slogans or waved flags bearing such slogans in a protest at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on November 19NSL: Inciting or abetting secession2021-02-18Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Unlawful assembly2021-02-18Granted police bail
Stephen Ting Ka-YuSenior employee at Next Digital, founded by Jimmy Lai; arrested by the NSDNon-NSL: Fraud2021-03-02Granted police bail
Male, 28 years oldRelated to the case of Lui Sai-yuNSL: Inciting or abetting secession2021-04-30Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Possession of offensive weapons2021-04-30Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Possessing or dealing in arms without license2021-04-30Granted police bail
Female, 22 years oldRelated to the case of Lui Sai-yuNon-NSL: Possessing or dealing in arms without license2021-04-30Granted police bail
Choy Wing-gitArrested at the scene of a burglary; pro-independence materials found at their home; member of the student group Returning Valiant; charged with burglary on 2021-05-07 and granted bail; charged with inciting or abetting subversion on 2021-09-28 and denied bailNSL: Subversion2021-05-05
Non-NSL: Burglary2021-05-052021-05-06Granted court bail
NSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2021-09-282021-09-282023-02-09Denied bail, Defendant appeal
Tseung Chau Ching-yuMember of the student group Returning Valiant; conspired to incite subversion; arrested by the NSD; was denied bail when charged, but later granted bail on December 24, 2021NSL: Subversion2021-05-05
Non-NSL: Burglary2021-05-05
NSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2021-09-282021-09-28Granted court bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Wan Chung-waiMember of the student group Returning Valiant; pro-independence materials found at their home; conspired to inciting subversion; arrested by the NSDNSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2021-09-282021-09-28Denied bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
NSL: Subversion2021-05-06
Yuen Ka-himArrested at the scene of a burglary; pro-independence materials found at their home; member of the student group Returning Valiant; charged with burglary on 2021-05-07 and granted bail; charged with inciting or abetting subversion on 2021-09-28 and denied bailNSL: Subversion2021-05-06
NSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2021-09-282021-09-28Denied bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Chan Yau ChunMember of the student group Returning Valiant; conspired to inciting subversion; arrested by the NSDNSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2021-09-282021-09-282023-02-09Denied bail, Defendant appeal
NSL: Subversion2021-05-06
Chloe ChoPrinted and disseminated flyers advocating for Hong Kong independence and the formation of a local armyNon-NSL: Sedition2021-06-062021-06-082022-01-31Denied bail
Wong Chun-waiPrinted and disseminated flyers advocating for Hong Kong independence and the formation of a local armyNon-NSL: Sedition2021-06-062021-06-082022-01-31Granted court bail
Ryan LawSenior employee at Next Digital, founded by Jimmy Lai; Editor-in-Chief of Apple Daily, the popular pro-democracy newspaper which published articles calling for sanctions; arrested by the NSDNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2021-06-172021-06-18Denied bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Non-NSL: Sedition2021-12-282021-12-28Denied bail, Case put on court file
Chan Pui-manSenior employee at Next Digital, founded by Jimmy Lai; Associate Publisher of Apple Daily, the popular pro-democracy newspaper which published articles calling for sanctions; arrested by the NSD; arrested twice for publishing seditious materials in the Apple Daily and the Stand News, respectivelyNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2021-06-172021-07-21Denied bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Non-NSL: Sedition2021-12-282021-12-28Denied bail, Case put on court file
Cheung Chi-waiSenior employee at Next Digital, founded by Jimmy Lai; Digital Platform Director of Apple Daily, the popular pro-democracy newspaper which published articles calling for sanctions; arrested by the NSDNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2021-06-17Granted police bail
Yeung Ching-keiSenior employee at Next Digital, founded by Jimmy Lai; editorial writer for Apple Daily, the popular pro-democracy newspaper which published articles calling for sanctions; arrested by the NSDNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2021-06-232021-07-21Denied bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Non-NSL: Sedition2021-12-282021-12-28Denied bail, Case put on court file
Fung Wai-kongSenior employee at Next Digital, founded by Jimmy Lai; editorial writer for Apple Daily, the popular pro-democracy newspaper which published articles calling for sanctions; arrested by the NSDNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2021-06-272021-07-21Denied bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Non-NSL: Sedition2021-12-282021-12-28Denied bail, Case put on court file
Ho Yu-wangMember of the student group Returning Valiant; conspired to commit terrorist activities; arrested by the NSDNSL: Terrorist action2021-07-052021-07-072023-12-28Denied bail
Non-NSL: Conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life or property2022-04-20Denied bail, Charge amended (no longer being pursued)
Au WenMember of the student group Returning Valiant; conspired to commit terrorist activities; arrested by the NSDNSL: Terrorist action2021-07-052021-07-07Denied bail
Non-NSL: Conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life or property2022-04-202023-05-25Denied bail
To Yi-siMember of the student group Returning Valiant; conspired to commit terrorist activities; arrested by the NSDNSL: Terrorist action2021-07-05Granted police bail
Shek Wing SumMember of the student group Returning Valiant; conspired to commit terrorist activities; arrested by the NSDNSL: Terrorist action2021-07-05Granted police bail
Chan Cheuk HinMember of the student group Returning Valiant; conspired to commit terrorist activities; arrested by the NSDNSL: Terrorist action2021-07-052021-07-14Denied bail
Non-NSL: Conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life or property2022-04-20Denied bail
Chan Hoi LeungMember of the student group Returning Valiant and driver; conspired to commit terrorist activities; arrested by the NSD; held in pre-trial detention until granted bail by the High Court on October 28, 2022NSL: Terrorist action2021-07-052021-07-14Granted court bail, Charge dropped
Non-NSL: Conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life or property2022-04-20Granted court bail, Charge dropped
Kwok Man HeiMember of the student group Returning Valiant; conspired to commit terrorist activities; conspired to inciting subversion; arrested by the NSDNSL: Terrorist action2021-07-052021-07-14Denied bail, Charge amended (no longer being pursued)
NSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2021-09-28Denied bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Non-NSL: Conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life or property2022-04-202023-12-28Denied bail
So Wing-chingMember of the student group Returning Valiant; conspired to commit terrorist activities; arrested by the NSDNSL: Terrorist action2021-07-052021-08-31Denied bail
Non-NSL: Conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life or property2022-04-202023-05-25Denied bail
Ng Man-wingArrested in association with the Returning Valiant caseUnknown2021-07-05Granted police bail
Yeung Sum YiMember of the student group Returning Valiant; conspired to commit terrorist activities; arrested by the NSDNSL: Terrorist action2021-07-12Granted police bail
Wong Yun ToConstruction worker; conspired to commit terrorist activities by assisting the purchase of raw materials for making explosive items; arrested by the NSDNSL: Terrorist action2021-07-12Granted police bail
Cheng Ko WanMember of the student group Returning Valiant; conspired to inciting subversion; arrested by the NSDNSL: Terrorist action2021-07-12Granted police bail
Lam Chi MingBusiness Manager; donated to Returning Valiant; arrested by the NSL for conspiring to commit terrorist activitiesNSL: Terrorist action2021-07-12Granted police bail
Law Kai WingMember of the student group Returning Valiant; conspired to commit terrorist activities; arrested by the NSDNSL: Terrorist action2021-07-122021-07-14Denied bail
Non-NSL: Conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life or property2023-05-25Denied bail
Lam Man-chungSenior employee at Next Digital, founded by Jimmy Lai; Executive Editor-in-Chief of Apple Daily, the popular pro-democracy newspaper which published articles calling for sanctions; arrested by the NSDNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2021-07-212021-07-21Denied bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Non-NSL: Sedition2021-12-282021-12-28Denied bail, Case put on court file
Chan Yuen-sumTreasurer of the General Union of Hong Kong Speech Therapists, which published three “seditious” cartoon books for children (the "Sheep Village" books)Non-NSL: Sedition2021-07-222021-08-302022-09-10Denied bail
Yeung Yat-yiVice-Chairwoman of the General Union of Hong Kong Speech Therapists, which published three “seditious” cartoon books for children (the "Sheep Village" books)Non-NSL: Sedition2021-07-222021-07-222022-09-10Denied bail
Fong Tsz-hoCommittee Member of the General Union of Hong Kong Speech Therapists, which published three “seditious” cartoon books for children (the "Sheep Village" books)Non-NSL: Sedition2021-07-222021-08-302022-09-10Denied bail
Ng Hau-yiSecretary of the General Union of Hong Kong Speech Therapists, which published three “seditious” cartoon books for children (the "Sheep Village" books)Non-NSL: Sedition2021-07-222021-08-302022-09-10Denied bail
Lai Man-lingChairwoman of the General Union of Hong Kong Speech Therapists, which published three “seditious” cartoon books for children (the "Sheep Village" books)Non-NSL: Sedition2021-07-222021-07-222022-09-10Denied bail
Charles Kwok Wing-hoResigned President of the Hong Kong University Student Union (HKUSU); HKUSU praised the actions of and mourned a man who stabbed a police officer on July 1 and then committed suicide; charge changed from advocating terrorism to incitement to wound with intentNSL: Advocating terrorism2021-08-182021-08-19Granted court bail, Case put on court file
Non-NSL: Inciting to wound with intent2023-09-112023-10-30Granted court bail, Defendant appeal
Kinson Cheung King-sangCouncil Chairperson of the Hong Kong University Student Union (HKUSU); HKUSU praised the actions of and mourned a man who stabbed a police officer on July 1 and then committed suicide; charge changed from advocating terrorism to incitement to wound with intentNSL: Advocating terrorism2021-08-182021-08-19Granted court bail, Case put on court file
Non-NSL: Inciting to wound with intent2023-09-112023-10-30Granted court bail, Defendant appeal
Anthony Yung Chung-heiCouncil member of the Hong Kong University Student Union (HKUSU); HKUSU praised the actions of and mourned a man who stabbed a police officer on July 1 and then committed suicide; charge changed from advocating terrorism to incitement to wound with intentNSL: Advocating terrorism2021-08-182021-08-19Granted court bail, Case put on court file
Non-NSL: Inciting to wound with intent2023-09-112023-10-30Granted court bail, Defendant appeal
Chris TodorovskiFormer residence representative of the Hong Kong University Student Union (HKUSU); HKUSU praised the actions of and mourned a man who stabbed a police officer on July 1 and then committed suicide; charge changed from advocating terrorism to incitement to wound with intentNSL: Advocating terrorism2021-08-182021-08-19Granted court bail, Case put on court file
Non-NSL: Inciting to wound with intent2023-09-112023-10-30Granted court bail, Defendant appeal
Lee Cheuk YanChairman of The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, the organizer of the annual June 4 commemoration vigilNSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2021-09-092021-09-09Denied bail, In custody due to another case
Albert Ho Chun YanVice-Chairman of The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, the organizer of the annual June 4 commemoration vigil; was held in custody due to another case until sentence served and High Court granted bail on August 22, 2022; re-arrested and bail revoked on March 22, 2023 for violation of bail conditionsNSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2021-09-092021-09-09Bail initially granted then revoked
Chow Hang TungVice-Chairman of The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, the organizer of the annual June 4 commemoration vigil; court granted bail for charge of failing to supply requested information to national security police, but Chow refused to accept the condition of not releasing communications that could endanger national security; court denied bail for the charge of inciting subversionNSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2021-09-082021-09-09Denied bail, In custody due to another case
NSL: Failure to supply requested information2021-09-082021-09-092023-03-11Denied bail, In custody due to another case
Leung Kam WaiExco Member of The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, the organizer of the annual June 4 commemoration vigil; court granted bail for charge of failing to supply requested information to national security police, but Leung refused to accept the condition of not releasing communications that could endanger national securityNSL: Failure to supply requested information2021-09-082021-09-092021-12-22Bail granted and defendant declined to accept conditions, In custody due to another case
Chan Dor WaiExco Member of The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, the organizer of the annual June 4 commemoration vigilNSL: Failure to supply requested information2021-09-082021-09-09Granted court bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Tang Ngok KwanExco Member of The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, the organizer of the annual June 4 commemoration vigilNSL: Failure to supply requested information2021-09-082021-09-092023-03-11Granted court bail
Tsui Hon KwongExco Member of The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, the organizer of the annual June 4 commemoration vigilNSL: Failure to supply requested information2021-09-082021-09-092023-03-11Granted court bail
Wong Yat-chinConvenor of the pro-democracy group Student Politicism, which warned against using the government’s COVID-19 tracking app, set up street booths to spread the group’s message, and collected goods such as food and toiletries to distribute to prison inmatesNSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2021-09-202021-09-21Denied bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Chan Chi-sumPermanent Secretary of the pro-democracy group Student Politicism, which warned against using the government’s COVID-19 tracking app, set up street booths to spread the group’s message, and collected goods such as food and toiletries to distribute to prison inmatesNSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2021-09-202021-09-21Denied bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Chu Wai YingFormer Spokesperson for the pro-democracy group Student Politicism, which warned against using the government’s COVID-19 tracking app, set up street booths to spread the group’s message, and collected goods such as food and toiletries to distribute to prison inmatesNSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2021-09-202021-09-21Granted court bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Wong Yuen LamSpokesperson for the pro-democracy group Student Politicism, which warned against using the government’s COVID-19 tracking app, set up street booths to spread the group’s message, and collected goods such as food and toiletries to distribute to prison inmatesNSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2021-09-222021-09-23Denied bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Leung Yong-wanMember of the student group Returning Valiant; conspired to inciting subversion; arrested by the NSD.NSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2021-09-282021-09-28Denied bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Male, 36 years oldPossessed firearms or ammunition without a licenseNon-NSL: Possessing or dealing in arms without license2021-10-08
Female, 32 years oldPossessed firearms or ammunition without a licenseNon-NSL: Possessing or dealing in arms without license2021-10-08
Chan Tai-sumPosted seditious messages on social media platforms including TelegramNon-NSL: Sedition2021-12-172021-12-182022-11-15Denied bail
Chung Pui-kuenFormer Chief Editor of Stand News; published seditious materials via Stand News; in custody from time of arrest until granted court bail on December 13, 2022Non-NSL: Sedition2021-12-292021-12-30Granted court bail
Patrick LamActing Chief Editor of the Stand News; published seditious materials via the Stand News; in custody from time of arrest until granted court bail on November 7, 2022Non-NSL: Sedition2021-12-292021-12-30Granted court bail
Denise HoSinger and activist; former Stand News Board Member; former 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund trustee; arrested by the NSD for publishing seditious materials via Stand News and for colluding with foreign forces via 612 Humanitarian Relief FundNon-NSL: Sedition2021-12-29Granted police bail
NSL: Collusion with foreign forces2022-05-11Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Failing to register under the Societies Ordinance2022-05-112022-11-25Granted court bail, Defendant appeal
Margaret NgBarrister; former pro-democracy lawmaker; former Stand News Board Member; former 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund trustee; arrested by the NSD for publishing seditious materials via Stand News and for colluding with foreign forces via 612 Humanitarian Relief FundNon-NSL: Sedition2021-12-29Granted police bail
NSL: Collusion with foreign forces2022-05-11Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Failing to register under the Societies Ordinance2022-05-112022-11-25Granted court bail, Defendant appeal
Chow Tat-chiFormer Stand News Board Member; arrested by the NSD for allegedly publishing seditious materials via the Stand NewsNon-NSL: Sedition2021-12-29Granted police bail
Christine Fang Meng-sangFormer CEO of Hong Kong Council of Social Service; former Stand News Board Member; arrested by the NSD for publishing seditious materials via the Stand NewsNon-NSL: Sedition2021-12-29Granted police bail
Koo Sze-yiuPro-democracy activist; arrested for incitement of subversion ahead of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony; later charged with "attempting to do or making any preparation to do an act or acts with seditious intention"; arrested again in 2023 by NSD in Cheung Sha Wan for preparing to protest the district council electionsNSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2022-02-04
Non-NSL: Sedition2022-02-042022-02-052022-07-12Denied bail
Non-NSL: Sedition2023-12-082023-12-09Denied bail
Tommy YuenSinger and pro-democracy advocate; arrested for money laundering and acting with seditious intent; HKD140,000 in assets frozen by the Security Bureau under the NSL Implementation Rules; criticized the government's COVID responseNon-NSL: Money laundering2022-02-15
Non-NSL: Sedition2022-02-152022-02-172023-08-31Denied bail
Male, 20 years oldAssistant and former brother-in-law of Tommy Yuen; arrested for money launderingNon-NSL: Money laundering2022-02-15Granted police bail
Hau Wing-yanShopkeeper in charge of a Taiwanese-style takeaway tea shop; arrested and charged for posting “seditious” material on social media since October 2020 that “incited hatred and incited others to violate anti-epidemic regulations”Non-NSL: Sedition2022-02-242022-02-252022-06-28Denied bail
Lam Yuen-yiShopkeeper in charge of a Taiwanese-style takeaway tea shop; arrested and charged with posting “seditious” material on social media since October 2020 that “incited hatred and incited others to violate anti-epidemic regulations”Non-NSL: Sedition2022-02-242022-02-252022-06-28Denied bail
Wong Tak KeungMartial arts coach arrested for committing acts with seditious intention, planning to set up “an armed force for Hong Kong independence,” and smearing government COVID policiesNon-NSL: Sedition2022-03-202022-03-22Denied bail, Case put on court file
Non-NSL: Possession of offensive weapons2022-03-22Denied bail, Case put on court file
NSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2022-09-062023-02-24Denied bail, Defendant appeal
Non-NSL: Possessing or dealing in arms without license2022-03-222023-02-24Denied bail
Cheung Man ChiAssistant martial arts coach arrested for committing acts with seditious intention, planning to set up “an armed force for Hong Kong independence,” and smearing government COVID policiesNon-NSL: Sedition2022-03-202022-03-22Denied bail, Case put on court file
Non-NSL: Possession of offensive weapons2022-03-22Denied bail, Case put on court file
Non-NSL: Possessing or dealing in arms without license2022-03-222023-02-24Denied bail
NSL: Inciting or abetting subversion2022-09-05Denied bail, Case put on court file
Garry Pang Moon YuenChristian pastor; committed acts with seditious intent and "deliberately conducted nuisance behaviour, seriously affecting the solemnity of the judiciary and court operations"; charged with committing several acts with seditious intent and with "uttering seditious words" by speaking in the courtroom and encouraging the audience to clap handsNon-NSL: Sedition2022-04-062022-04-082022-10-27Denied bail
Tang Kin-wahFormer Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (CTU); arrested by the NSD for committing acts with seditious intent; incited disorderly behavior during court hearings and "deliberately conducted nuisance behavior, seriously affecting the solemnity of the judiciary and court operations"Non-NSL: Sedition2022-04-06
Siu Wan LungArrested by the NSD for committing acts with seditious intent; incited disorderly behavior during court hearings and "deliberately conducted nuisance behavior, seriously affecting the solemnity of the judiciary and court operations"Non-NSL: Sedition2022-04-06
Chiu Mei-yingArrested by the NSD for "uttering seditious words"; incited disorderly behavior during court hearings and "deliberately conducted nuisance behavior, seriously affecting the solemnity of the judiciary and court operations"Non-NSL: Sedition2022-04-062022-04-082022-10-27Granted court bail
Lee Wing KamArrested by the NSD for committing acts with seditious intent; incited disorderly behavior during court hearings and "deliberately conducted nuisance behavior, seriously affecting the solemnity of the judiciary and court operations"Non-NSL: Sedition2022-04-06
So Yat KaiArrested by the NSD for committing acts with seditious intent; incited disorderly behavior during court hearings and "deliberately conducted nuisance behavior, seriously affecting the solemnity of the judiciary and court operations"Non-NSL: Sedition2022-04-06
Allan Au Ka LunJournalist, former Stand News columnist, and Professional Consultant at the Chinese University of Hong Kong School of Journalism and Communication; arrested for conspiracy to publish seditious materials in relation to the Stand News caseNon-NSL: Sedition2022-04-11Granted police bail
Joseph Zen Ze-kiunCardinal and Bishop emeritus of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong; former 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund trustee; arrested by the NSD for colluding with foreign forces via 612 Humanitarian Relief FundNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2022-05-11Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Failing to register under the Societies Ordinance2022-05-112022-11-25Granted court bail, Defendant appeal
Hui Po-keungFormer Cultural Studies professor at Lingnan University; former 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund trustee; arrested by NSD for colluding with foreign forces via 612 Humanitarian Relief FundNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2022-05-11Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Failing to register under the Societies Ordinance2022-05-112022-11-25Granted court bail, Defendant appeal
Cyd HoFormer pro-democracy lawmaker in Hong Kong; former 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund trustee; while serving a jail sentence for civil disobedience during the 2019 protests, was arrested for colluding with foreign forces via 612 Humanitarian Relief FundNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2022-05-11Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Failing to register under the Societies Ordinance2022-05-112022-11-25Granted court bail, Defendant appeal
Sze Ching-weePro-democracy activist; former Secretary General of 612 Humanitarian Relief FundNon-NSL: Failing to register under the Societies Ordinance2022-05-112022-11-25Granted court bail
NSL: Collusion with foreign forces2022-11-05Granted police bail
Chan Kwun YukKitchen chef; acted with seditious intent by promoting hatred and disaffection against the government, inciting others to commit unlawful acts or violence, and promoting disobedience to the law, through social media postsNon-NSL: Sedition2022-06-232022-06-232022-09-16Denied bail
Chan Wai LunIT technician; acted with seditious intent by promoting hatred and disaffection against the government, inciting others to commit unlawful acts or violence, and promoting disobedience to the law, through social media postsNon-NSL: Sedition2022-06-232022-06-232022-09-27Denied bail
Male, 39-50 years oldArrested in relation to a case involving a martial arts coach accused of running an armed separatist movement; NSD officials said they seized “a large number of offensive weapons” including machetes, knives, and swords from his residenceNon-NSL: Sedition2022-06-23
Male, 39-50 years oldArrested in relation to a case involving a martial arts coach accused of running an armed separatist movement; NSD officials said they seized “a large number of offensive weapons” including machetes, knives, and swords from his residenceNon-NSL: Sedition2022-06-23
Male, 39-50 years oldArrested in relation to a case involving a martial arts coach accused of running an armed separatist movement; NSD officials said they seized “a large number of offensive weapons” including machetes, knives, and swords from his residenceNon-NSL: Sedition2022-06-23
Male, 27-29 years oldArrested in relation to a case involving the manufacturing of explosivesNon-NSL: Manufacturing of explosives2022-06-24
Male, 27-29 years oldArrested in relation to a case involving the manufacturing of explosivesNon-NSL: Manufacturing of explosives2022-06-24
Choi, 31 years oldArrested for acting with seditious intent and possessing imitation firearms, offensive weapons, and unlicensed electronic communications devicesNon-NSL: Sedition2022-06-26
Non-NSL: Possession of offensive weapons2022-06-26
Non-NSL: Possession of imitation firearms2022-06-26
Non-NSL: Possession of unlicensed telecommunications apparatus2022-06-22
Chan Wing-lamArrested for acting with seditious intent and possessing imitation firearms, offensive weapons, and unlicensed electronic communications devicesNon-NSL: Sedition2022-06-262022-06-302022-09-15Denied bail
Non-NSL: Possession of offensive weapons2022-06-262022-06-30Denied bail
Non-NSL: Possession of imitation firearms2022-06-26
Non-NSL: Possession of unlicensed telecommunications apparatus2022-06-262022-06-30Denied bail
Tsang Chi-kinAfter hiding from police in safehouses for almost two years and attempting to leave Hong Kong, arrested for violating bail conditions set for protest-related charges; the NSD took over the case due to "potential national security risks"; accused of rioting at a 2019 protest, where he was shot by policeNon-NSL: Failing to appear in court2022-07-13Denied bail
Fung Ching-wahAfter hiding from police in safehouses for almost two years and attempting to leave Hong Kong, arrested for violating bail conditions set for protest-related charges; the NSD took over the case due to "potential national security risks"; accused of rioting at a 2019 protestNon-NSL: Failing to appear in court2022-07-13Denied bail
Wong, 16 years oldAfter hiding from police in safehouses for almost two years and attempting to leave Hong Kong, arrested for violating bail conditions set for protest-related charges; the NSD took over the case due to "potential national security risks"Non-NSL: Failing to appear in court2022-07-13Denied bail
Wong Hoi-mingAfter hiding from police in safehouses for almost two years and attempting to leave Hong Kong, arrested for violating bail conditions set for charges related to a 2019 protest; the NSD took over the case due to "potential national security risks"Non-NSL: Failing to appear in court2022-07-13Denied bail
Non-NSL: Unlawful assemblyDenied bail, Convicted but sentencing information unknown
Tong, 36 years oldOfficer in the Immigration Department; arrested for acting with seditious intent by posting "anti-government" messages on social media, and suspected by police of voyeurism and “publication of images originating from commission of voyeurism”Non-NSL: Sedition2022-08-01Granted police bail
Luk Ting-fungComputer technician in the Inland Revenue Department; arrested for acting with seditious intent by posting "anti-government" messages on social mediaNon-NSL: Sedition2022-08-012022-08-022022-10-25Denied bail
Male, 28 years oldCivil servant, administrator of the Facebook page "Civil Servant Secrets"; arrested for acting with seditious intentNon-NSL: Sedition2022-08-09Granted police bail
Male, 29 years oldCivil servant, administrator of the Facebook page "Civil Servant Secrets"; arrested for acting with seditious intentNon-NSL: Sedition2022-08-09Granted police bail
MaleCivil servant, arrested for fraud in relation to the "Civil Servant Secrets" Facebook page casesNon-NSL: Fraud2022-08-09Granted police bail
MaleCivil servant, arrested for fraud in relation to the "Civil Servant Secrets" Facebook page casesNon-NSL: Fraud2022-08-09Granted police bail
Chui Hoi-chunPart-time waiter; posted parodies of the national anthem, protest slogans, and criticism of Xi Jinping on social media; charged under the National Anthem Law; sentenced to three years in prisonNon-NSL: Sedition2022-09-292022-09-292022-12-14Denied bail
Choi Chun-nokUnemployed; posted anti-government slogans on social mediaNon-NSL: Sedition2022-09-272022-09-292022-12-16Denied bail
Joseph John Wong Kin-chungMusic teacher and member of the Hong Kong Independence Party; Portuguese citizen; officials said he conspired to act with seditious intent through posts on social media and online promotion of Hong Kong independence; charge later upgraded to conspiracy to incite secessionNon-NSL: Sedition2022-11-022022-11-02Denied bail
NSL: Inciting or abetting secession2023-03-09Denied bail
Wong Chun-kitDelivery worker; posted "seditious" messages on social media, including a video of the song "Glory to Hong Kong" being played at a rugby gameNon-NSL: Sedition2022-11-212022-11-212023-01-05Denied bail
Chan Sze-nokActed with seditious intent and seditious conspiracy by posting on social media calling on others to kill policeNon-NSL: Sedition2022-05-012022-11-01Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Lee Ho-yuenActed with seditious intent and seditious conspiracy by posting on social media calling on others to kill policeNon-NSL: Sedition2022-05-012022-05-01Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Wong Yu-loActed with seditious intent and seditious conspiracy by posting on social media calling on others to kill policeNon-NSL: Sedition2022-05-012022-05-01Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Cheung Pui-sinActed with seditious intent by posting on social media calling on others to kill policeNon-NSL: Sedition2022-05-012022-05-01Granted court bail
Choi Kai-minActed with seditious intent by posting on social media calling on others to kill policeNon-NSL: Sedition2022-05-012022-05-01Denied bail, Convicted but not yet sentenced
Male, 49 yrs oldActed with seditious intent by posting on social media insulting the national anthem and doxing policeNon-NSL: Sedition2022-12-12
Shi, 27 yrs oldMainland Chinese engineer; arrested for sedition for putting up posters inciting hatred against People's Republic of China authoritiesNon-NSL: Sedition2022-10-24
Pang, 43 years oldActed with seditious intent by playing "Glory to Hong Kong" on a harmonica at a vigil for Queen Elizabeth IINon-NSL: Sedition2022-09-19
Female, between 61 and 85Member of Mong Kok Gau Wu Tuen; displayed a banner with a seditious sloganNon-NSL: Sedition2021-10-31Granted police bail
Male, between 61 and 85Member of Mong Kok Gau Wu Tuen; displayed a banner with a seditious sloganNon-NSL: Sedition2021-10-31Granted police bail
Male, between 61 and 85Member of Mong Kok Gau Wu Tuen; displayed a banner with a seditious sloganNon-NSL: Sedition2021-10-31Granted police bail
Male, 62 yrs oldMember of Mong Kok Gau Wu Tuen; displayed a banner with a seditious sloganNon-NSL: Sedition2021-10-31Granted police bail
Leung Kui-mingCharged with importing seditious publications, the "Sheep Village" children's books, by receiving these books in a package sent from the UKNon-NSL: Sedition2023-03-132023-10-06
Wong, 50 years oldPossessed "Sheep Village" children's books, which National Security Police consider seditious publicationsNon-NSL: Sedition2023-03-13
Wong Ho CheongFormer Chinese University of Hong Kong student leader; acted with a seditious intent by sharing a download link to the "Sheep Village" children's books, and by criticizing the Chinese Communist Party, Hong Kong government, and policeNon-NSL: Sedition2023-01-052023-01-052023-03-27Denied bail
Elizabeth TangGeneral Secretary of the International Federation of Domestic Workers; former leader of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions; wife of former lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan; arrested for receiving funds from international donors for the labor rights movementNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-03-09Granted police bail
Marilyn TangSister of Elizabeth Tang; arrested by NSD for removing evidence from the home of Elizabeth TangNon-NSL: Perverting the course of justice2023-03-112023-09-242023-12-21Granted police bail
Frederick HoLawyer of Elizabeth Tang and brother of Albert Ho Chun Yan; arrested by NSD for removing evidence from the home of Elizabeth TangNon-NSL: Perverting the course of justice2023-03-11Granted police bail
Female, 23 yrs oldPosted Facebook messages inciting secessionNSL: Inciting or abetting secession2023-03-08
Yuen Ching-tingStudent at a Japanese university; arrested by the NSD in Sau Mau Ping upon her return to Hong Kong for posts on social media dating from 2018 to 2023 advocating for Hong Kong independenceNSL: Inciting or abetting secession2023-03-08Charge amended (no longer being pursued)
Non-NSL: Sedition2023-06-152023-11-03Granted court bail
Alan Keung Ka WaiPastor and founder of online media platform Free HK Media; acted with seditious intent by selling books about the 2019 protests at a book fairNon-NSL: Sedition2023-01-172023-01-182023-03-20Denied bail
Alex Lee Lung YinBusinessperson and husband of co-defendant Cannis Chan Sheung Yan; acted with seditious intent by selling books about the 2019 protests at a book fair, at a booth he ownedNon-NSL: Sedition2023-01-172023-01-182023-03-20Denied bail
Cannis Chan Sheung YanBusinessman and wife of co-defendant Alex Lee Lung Yin; acted with seditious intent by selling books about the 2019 protests at a book fairNon-NSL: Sedition2023-01-172023-01-182023-03-20Denied bail
Unknown, 18 yrs oldActed with seditious intent by selling books about the 2019 protests at a book fairNon-NSL: Sedition2023-01-17Granted police bail
Unknown, 62 yrs oldActed with seditious intent by selling books about the 2019 protests at a book fairNon-NSL: Sedition2023-01-17Granted police bail
UnknownActed with seditious intent by selling books about the 2019 protests at a book fairNon-NSL: Sedition2023-01-17Granted police bail
Law Oi-wahA housewife; acted with a seditious intent by reposting protest symbols such as the black bauhinia flag and "Glory to Hong Kong" on social mediaNon-NSL: Sedition2023-03-282023-03-282023-04-27Denied bail
Male, 37 years oldActed with seditious intent by displaying stickers with the "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" slogan outside his home in Shau Kei WanNon-NSL: Sedition2021-06-26Granted police bail
Male, 40 years oldActed with seditious intent by displaying a banner with the "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" slogan outside his home in Mong Kok; partner of woman, 36 years old, arrested June 25, 2021Non-NSL: Sedition2021-06-21Granted police bail
Female, 36 years oldActed with seditious intent by displaying a banner with the "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" slogan outside her home in Mong Kok; partner of man, 40, arrested June 21, 2021Non-NSL: Sedition2021-06-25Granted police bail
Cheung Ho YeungStudent; provided HK$4 million to Returning Valiant through a guaranteed small-medium business loan programNSL: Terrorist action2022-10-012023-04-20Denied bail, Charge amended (no longer being pursued)
Non-NSL: Conspiracy to defraudDenied bail
Non-NSL: Conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life or property2023-04-202023-12-28Denied bail, Defendant appeal
Zeng YuxuanChinese University law student from mainland China; arrested for acting with seditious intent by honoring Leung Kin-fai, who assaulted a police officer and then committed suicide on July 1, 2021; charged with attempted sedition for planning to display a banner commemorating the Tiananmen Square MassacreNon-NSL: Sedition2023-06-012023-06-022023-09-12Denied bail
Male, 33 years oldArrested by NSD for conspiracy to commit forgery, and for sedition for posting on social media advocating for Hong Kong independenceNon-NSL: Conspiracy to commit forgery2023-06-062023-06-14
Non-NSL: Sedition2023-06-06
Lin Ming-yeeArrested by NSD for conspiracy to commit forgery, and for sedition for posting on social media advocating for Hong Kong independenceNon-NSL: Conspiracy to commit forgery2023-06-062023-06-14Denied bail
Non-NSL: Sedition2023-06-062023-06-14Denied bail
Non-NSL: Perverting the course of justice2023-06-14Denied bail
MaleArrested by NSD for conspiracy to commit forgeryNon-NSL: Conspiracy to commit forgery2023-06-062023-06-14
MaleArrested by NSD for conspiracy to commit forgeryNon-NSL: Conspiracy to commit forgery2023-06-062023-06-14
FemaleArrested by NSD for conspiracy to commit forgeryNon-NSL: Conspiracy to commit forgery2023-06-06
FemaleArrested by NSD for conspiracy to commit forgeryNon-NSL: Conspiracy to commit forgery2023-06-06
Male, 30 years oldArrested by NSD in connection with Lin Ming-yeeNon-NSL: Perverting the course of justice2023-06-14
Chow Tsz-lungArrested by NSD for conspiracy to defraud; associated with a fraud syndicate that obtained a bank loan to support Returning Valiant; charge date is unknown, first appeared in court on September 21, 2023Non-NSL: Conspiracy to defraud2023-04-06Granted court bail
Lee Ying-chiDentist arrested in Causeway Bay for possessing sheets of paper commemorating the Tiananmen MassacreNon-NSL: Sedition2023-06-03
Lau Ka-yeeRepresentative from the group Tiananmen Mothers; arrested in Victoria Park for commemorating the Tiananmen Massacre, carrying paper saying she was an individual mourner on a hunger strikeNon-NSL: Sedition2023-06-03
Kwan Chun-pongFormer committee member of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China (Hong Kong Alliance); arrested in Victoria Park for commemorating the Tiananmen Massacre, carrying paper saying he was an individual mourner on a hunger strikeNon-NSL: Sedition2023-06-03
Male, 71 years oldArrested by NSD for perverting the course of public justiceNon-NSL: Perverting the course of justice2023-03-21
Kong Tat-kuenFounder of a boxing gym; arrested by NSD for posting online advocating for Taiwan and Hong Kong independenceNon-NSL: Sedition2023-06-262023-06-282023-07-27Denied bail
Ivan Lam Long-yinCo-founder of Scholarism and former chairperson of Demosisto; colluded with foreign forces by raising funds for Nathan Law through the "Punish Mee" app; also arrested for seditionNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-07-05
Non-NSL: Sedition2023-07-05
Lee Kai-chingFormer Demosisto member, colluded with foreign forces by raising funds for Nathan Law through the "Punish Mee" app; also arrested for seditionNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-07-05
Non-NSL: Sedition2023-07-05
Chung Chin-kiuFormer Demosisto member, colluded with foreign forces by raising funds for Nathan Law through the "Punish Mee" app; also arrested for seditionNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-07-05
Non-NSL: Sedition2023-07-05
Liu Wai-limFormer Demosisto member, colluded with foreign forces by raising funds for Nathan Law through the "Punish Mee" app; also arrested for seditionNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-07-05
Non-NSL: Sedition2023-07-05
Male, aged 24Connected to the former Demosisto members who colluded with foreign forces by raising funds for Nathan Law through the "Punish Mee" appNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-07-06
Non-NSL: Sedition2023-07-06
Chan Yuk HinFormer Demosisto core member; colluded with foreign forces by raising funds for Nathan Law through the "Punish Mee" app; also arrested for seditionNon-NSL: Sedition2023-07-27Granted police bail
NSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-07-27Granted police bail
Lily WongFormer Demosisto core member; colluded with foreign forces by raising funds for Nathan Law through the "Punish Mee" app; also arrested for seditionNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-07-27Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Sedition2023-07-27Granted police bail
Li Chung-yanArrested by NSD for connection with 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which received donations to advocate for sanctions against Hong Kong and assist organizations supporting people in exileNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-08-10Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Inciting riot2023-08-10Granted police bail
Kwok Chun-fungArrested by NSD for connection with 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which received donations to advocate for sanctions against Hong Kong and assist organizations supporting people in exileNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-08-10Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Inciting riot2023-08-10Granted police bail
Li Tsz-onArrested by NSD for connection with 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which received donations to advocate for sanctions against Hong Kong and assist organizations supporting people in exileNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-08-10Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Inciting riot2023-08-10Granted police bail
Chiu Sung-kaiArrested by NSD for connection with 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which received donations to advocate for sanctions against Hong Kong and assist organizations supporting people in exileNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-08-10Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Inciting riot2023-08-10Granted police bail
Bobo Yip Po-lamArrested by NSD for connection with 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which received donations to advocate for sanctions against Hong Kong and assist organizations supporting people in exileNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-08-10Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Inciting riot2023-08-10Granted police bail
Cheuk Kai-kaiArrested by NSD for connection with 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which received donations to advocate for sanctions against Hong Kong and assist organizations supporting people in exileNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-08-10Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Inciting riot2023-08-10Granted police bail
Helen Hui Kun-wingArrested by NSD for connection with 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which received donations to advocate for sanctions against Hong Kong and assist organizations supporting people in exileNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-08-10Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Inciting riot2023-08-10Granted police bail
Wong Tsz-yanArrested by NSD for connection with 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which received donations to advocate for sanctions against Hong Kong and assist organizations supporting people in exileNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-08-10Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Inciting riot2023-08-10Granted police bail
Suki Tsoi Yui-chiArrested by NSD for connection with 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which received donations to advocate for sanctions against Hong Kong and assist organizations supporting people in exileNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-08-10Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Inciting riot2023-08-10Granted police bail
Female, aged between 26 and 43Arrested by NSD for connection with 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which received donations to advocate for sanctions against Hong Kong and assist organizations supporting people in exileNSL: Collusion with foreign forces2023-08-10Granted police bail
Non-NSL: Inciting riot2023-08-10Granted police bail
Chow Man-waiOffice clerk; arrested by NSD in Hung Hom for posts on the LIHKG website inciting hatred against the Hong Kong government and saying the Liaison Office should be bombedNon-NSL: Sedition2023-09-182023-09-192023-11-23Denied bail
Au Kin-waiUnemployed; arrested by NSD in Tuen Mun for posting on Facebook and Twitter calling for Xi Jinping to be executed, sharing the "Glory" protest anthem, and other thingsNon-NSL: Sedition2023-10-172023-10-172023-12-14
Chu Kai-pongArrested at Hong Kong airport for wearing a t-shirt with "Liberate Hong Kong" and "Hong Kong independence" slogans, and for possessing another person's ID cardNon-NSL: Sedition2023-11-272023-11-292024-01-10Denied bail
Other2023-11-272023-11-29Denied bail, Charge amended (no longer being pursued)
Female, aged between 29 and 68Arrested by NSD for "providing pecuniary assistance for the commission of secession by other persons" by subscribing to Nathan Law's and Ted Hui's Patreon accountsNSL: Financing secession with money or other property2023-12-13
Female, aged between 29 and 68Arrested by NSD for "providing pecuniary assistance for the commission of secession by other persons" by subscribing to Nathan Law's and Ted Hui's Patreon accountsNSL: Financing secession with money or other property2023-12-13
Male, aged between 29 and 68Arrested by NSD for "providing pecuniary assistance for the commission of secession by other persons" by subscribing to Nathan Law's and Ted Hui's Patreon accountsNSL: Financing secession with money or other property2023-12-13
Male, aged between 29 and 68Arrested by NSD for "providing pecuniary assistance for the commission of secession by other persons" by subscribing to Nathan Law's and Ted Hui's Patreon accountsNSL: Financing secession with money or other property2023-12-13
Tsang Kwok-heiArrested by NSD for sedition for posts on social media platform LIHKG criticizing Hong Kong officials and the Chinese Communist Party and calling for Hong Kong independenceNon-NSL: Sedition2024-01-182024-01-19Denied bail