Two individuals, a former British immigration official and a retired Hong Kong police officer, have been sentenced to prison for espionage on behalf of China. Peter Wai, aged 41, engaged in covert monitoring activities targeting Hong Kong pro-democracy activists residing in the UK under the directives of his superior, Bill Yuen, aged 66. The pair, both holding dual Chinese-British citizenship, were apprehended following an unsuccessful attempt to abduct a £16 million scam suspect named Monica Kwong from her residence in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. After a two-month trial at the Old Bailey, they were found guilty of aiding a foreign intelligence service as per the National Security Act. This development is a significant breaking news story. Stay updated with our latest news alerts by clicking the provided link. Join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on various platforms such as Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads. Opt for Daily Mirror as your ‘Preferred Source’ on Google News to access your preferred news quickly.