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Received — 7 May 2026 The Guardian World news

Two men first in British history to be found guilty of spying for China

7 May 2026 at 16:43

Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen convicted over surveillance of dissidents in ‘shadow policing’ operation

A UK Border Force officer and Hong Kong trade official based in London have been found guilty of spying for China and surveilling dissidents through a “shadow policing” operation.

Chi Leung “Peter” Wai, 38, and Chung Biu Yuen, 65, also known as Bill, were found guilty at the Old Bailey of assisting a foreign intelligence service, making them the first people in British history to be convicted of spying for China.

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© Composite: Metropolitan Police/Metropolitan Police/Reuters

© Composite: Metropolitan Police/Metropolitan Police/Reuters

© Composite: Metropolitan Police/Metropolitan Police/Reuters

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