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Hong Kong Charges Father of Wanted Activist Anna Kwok Under National Security Law

Authorities accuse Kwok's father of handling her financial assets, marking the first use of the law against family members of exiled activists.

Anna Kwok, 26, a Washington D.C. based Hong Kong activist, who has been designated by the Hong Kong police as a fugitive with a $1 million Hong Kong dollars bounty offered for her arrest, is photographed near the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., July 10, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
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Anna Kwok’s brother leaves Kwun Tong Police Station on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse

Overview

  • Hong Kong national security police have charged Kwok Yin-sang, the 68-year-old father of activist Anna Kwok, for allegedly handling her financial assets by altering her insurance policy to withdraw funds.
  • Anna Kwok’s 35-year-old brother was also arrested for assisting with the asset handling but has been released on bail pending further investigation.
  • Anna Kwok, based in the United States, is among 19 overseas activists wanted by Hong Kong authorities and faces a HK$1 million bounty for accusations of colluding with foreign forces.
  • The United States has condemned Hong Kong's actions, criticizing the harassment of family members of pro-democracy activists living abroad.
  • Chinese and Hong Kong officials defend the national security law, claiming it has restored stability and safeguarded economic growth in the region.