Jimmy Lai, a British citizen who has been in detention since 2020, is a strong critic of the Chinese Communist Party. He is regarded as one of the key faces of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement.
In December 2025, the Hong Kong High Court found Lai guilty on all three counts of violating the national security law.
Founder Jimmy Lai — already in jail for attending a pro-democracy rally — has been arrested and charged with colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security.
Earlier this month, authorities froze assets belonging to Lai, including his bank accounts and his stake of 71.26 per cent in Next Digital ~ estimated to be worth $ 45 million.
Two former pro-democracy politicians, Yeung Sum and Lee Cheuk-yan were also arrested on Friday morning, according to state news outlet RTHK.
