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Hong Kong man held in Philippines despite court-ordered release

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A Hong Kong man, Tang Lung-wai, has been held in the Philippines for over two decades on drug charges. Despite a recent court ruling ordering his release and deportation due to having served his sentence with good conduct allowance, his family reports he remains in prison. The family is seeking assistance from Hong Kong authorities to navigate the remaining administrative procedures for his return. AI

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Hong Kong man held in Philippines despite court-ordered release

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Simpson Cheung ·

    Family seeks help after Hongkonger held in Philippines despite finishing jail time

    The family of a Hong Kong man imprisoned in the Philippines for more than two decades has appealed to city authorities for help after he remained in custody despite a court in the country recently ruling that he had finished serving his lengthy sentence. Tang Lung-wai was arreste…

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