Wanted HK activist Tony Lam’s dad taken in by national security police to assist investigation

Hong Kong’s national security police have taken in the father of wanted activist Tony Lam for questioning on Thursday, in a continuation of its probe into an overseas group it has classified as subversive.

According to sources, the 67-year-old was escorted to the Tai Po police station this morning. Dressed in a gray shirt and black trousers, he was released by the police around noon.

Tony Lam is one of 19 overseas-based activists for whom police have issued warrants. The individuals are accused of participating in the “Hong Kong Parliament,” an organization established in 2022 by pro-democracy figures now living in exile.

This development follows last week’s case involving Tony Lam’s former girlfriend, 19-year-old Lan Fei. She was charged with committing acts with “seditious intention” for her alleged assistance to the group. A court denied her bail, and her next hearing is set for October.

The detention of relatives for questioning has emerged as a frequently employed strategy by police in cases related to national security.