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Hong Kong programmer jailed 14 years for bomb plot during 2019 unrest

A Hong Kong programmer has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in a plot to create explosives and cause chaos during the 2019 unrest. The 35-year-old pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy to cause explosions and possessing explosive substances. He admitted to storing over 20kg of chemicals and planning attacks against government officials, police, and judges with the aim of disrupting public order and undermining the city's political stability. AI

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Hong Kong programmer jailed 14 years for bomb plot during 2019 unrest

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Wong ·

    Hong Kong court jails man for 14 years over ‘evil’ bomb plot

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