Fung Wai-kong

Political Prisoner

Fung Wai-Kong 馮偉光

Age at Arrest: 54

Former senior editorial writer, Apple Daily

*Currently remanded in custody.

Fung Wai-kong, the former senior editorial writer of Apple Daily, was leaving Hong Kong for the United Kingdom on 27 June 2021, when he was arrested at the Hong Kong International Airport for conspiring to collude with foreign forces under the National Security Law.

Charges, incidents & sentences:

Charge: Conspiracy to collude with foreign forces (HKFP)
Sentencing: Will follow the conclusion of Jimmy Lai’s trial
Charge: Conspiracy to publish seditious publications (Reuters)
Sentencing: Prosecutors decided not to pursue the charge