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Ex-Border Officer Faces Espionage Charges Amid UK Scandal

3/7/2026

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A court hears a case against Peter Wai, a former border officer, and Bill Yuen (co-defendant) on national security charges.
They are accused of "shadow policing" and attempting to break into Monica Kwong's home.
Prosecutors presented text messages and body-cam footage linking the defendants to former Hong Kong police officers.
Separately, UK MP Joani Reid announced a voluntary suspension after her husband was arrested on suspicion of espionage for China.

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A court hears a case against Peter Wai, a former border officer, and Bill Yuen (co-defendant) on national security charges.
They are accused of "shadow policing" and attempting to break into Monica Kwong's home.
Prosecutors presented text messages and body-cam footage linking the defendants to former Hong Kong police officers.
Separately, UK MP Joani Reid announced a voluntary suspension after her husband was arrested on suspicion of espionage for China.