A few days ago, at least six current or former directors and senior executives of "Stance News" were arrested on suspicion of "conspiracy to publish seditious publications", and then ceased operation.
When the Commissioner of Police Siu Zeyi attended the event today (1st), he pointed out that it is inconvenient to disclose because the incident has entered judicial proceedings.
He emphasized that the police enforce the law in accordance with the law, "all in accordance with the law," and he does not rule out that more people will be arrested.
▼On December 29, 200 police searched the "Stance" office▼
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When Xiao Zeyi attended the winter swimming event today, he was asked about the investigation progress of the "Stance News" case.
He only responded that the incident has entered the judicial process, so it is inconvenient to disclose it, and emphasized that more people are not ruled out.
The National Security Agency of the police arrested the current or former senior officials of Position News last month, including the former editor-in-chief of Position News Zhong Peiquan, acting editor-in-chief Lin Shaotong, former directors Zhou Dazhi, Wu Aiyi, Fang Minsheng, He Yunshi, and former "Apple Chen Peimin, vice president of the Daily, is suspected of conspiracy to publish seditious publications.
On the same day, "Stance News" announced the immediate suspension of operations, the immediate dismissal of all employees, and the removal of the website and all social media.
Later, Zhong Peiquan and Lin Shaotong were formally charged by the police. The court rejected the two bail applications and was remanded for interrogation on the 25th of next month. The rest of the arrested persons were granted bail.
Among them, Wu Aiyi said when she left the police station, "Thank you for your concern. At this time, it is important for everyone to continue to care about each other. For the time being, I can't talk too much."
Chief of Police Xiao Zeyi.
(Photo/Photo by Ou Jiale)
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