Ryan Law Wai Kwong

Ryan Law Wai Kwong 羅偉光 (47)

Former Chief Editor of Apple Daily

*Currently remanded in custody.

Ryan Law, the chief editor of Apple Daily, was arrested on June 17 2021 during an Apple Daily raid conducted by more than 500 police officers. Hei was accused of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces along with other executives. He was denied bail in the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts. The first hearing will be held on 24 February in the High Court.

Charges, incidents & sentences:

• Charge: Conspiracy to collude with foreign forces (HKFP)

• Charge: Conspiracy to publish in seditious publications (Reuters)