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Dual Nationals Trialed for Alleged Hong Kong Surveillance Scheme

3/4/2026

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Peter Wai and Bill Yuen, dual Chinese-British nationals, are on trial at the Old Bailey under the National Security Act.
Prosecutor Duncan Atkinson KC alleges they conducted unauthorized surveillance for Hong Kong authorities, targeting pro-democracy activists with bounties, while both deny the charges.
Wai, a former UK Border Force officer, allegedly misused police databases for personal gain.
Yuen, a retired Hong Kong police superintendent, coordinated operations for the scheme.

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Story summary

Peter Wai and Bill Yuen, dual Chinese-British nationals, are on trial at the Old Bailey under the National Security Act.
Prosecutor Duncan Atkinson KC alleges they conducted unauthorized surveillance for Hong Kong authorities, targeting pro-democracy activists with bounties, while both deny the charges.
Wai, a former UK Border Force officer, allegedly misused police databases for personal gain.
Yuen, a retired Hong Kong police superintendent, coordinated operations for the scheme.