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Author: Tao Jiaxin
2021-06-21 13:31
Last update date: 2021-06-21 13:42
The Secretary for Security earlier cited the "National Security Law" to freeze the assets of three companies related to the "Apple Daily".
Next Media stated that today (21st) it will write to the Security Bureau to apply to unfreeze some assets to pay employees' salaries. Once the application fails, it is expected to apply to the court to revoke the relevant freeze notice.
The Security Bureau stated that since the relevant case has entered legal proceedings, it will not comment on the details of the incident.
The Secretary for Security will handle applications related to frozen property in accordance with the law.
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The Security Bureau said, “Endangering national security is a very serious crime. We must deal with it in accordance with the law. The crime is targeted and the power to freeze crime-related property will be used as needed and the law. As the relevant case has entered legal procedures, We will not comment on the details of the incident. The Secretary for Security will handle applications related to frozen property in accordance with the law."
The Secretary for Security Li Jiachao earlier cited the National Security Act to freeze the assets of three companies related to Apple Daily, totaling 18 million yuan, and seven local banks were ordered not to deal with the assets of the accounts of the three companies.
The police warned anyone not to dispose of frozen assets. Violation of the order could result in imprisonment. They also warned that anyone, company or subsidiary who assists in the operation of "Apple" may violate the national security law at any time.
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