Man, 20, arrested over bomb hoax in comments posted on SCMP’s social media
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A 20-year-old man surnamed Hui was arrested for posting bomb hoax comments on the South China Morning Post's Instagram account. The comments, made under a post about Hong Kong Disneyland tickets, claimed he would place a bomb in Hong Kong. The arrest was based on suspicion of making a bomb hoax with threats of violence. This underscores the legal consequences of online threats in Hong Kong.
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A 20-year-old was arrested for comments on SCMP's Instagram about placing a bomb.
A social media user was arrested on suspicion of making a bomb hoax.
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Hui claimed he would place a bomb somewhere in Hong Kong.
South China Morning Post- A 20-year-old was arrested for comments on SCMP's Instagram about placing a bomb.
- The arrest highlights Hong Kong authorities' enforcement of public order laws.
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Hui claimed he would place a bomb somewhere in Hong Kong.
South China Morning PostA social media user was arrested on suspicion of making a bomb hoax.
South China Morning PostThe suspect is a 20-year-old surnamed Hui.
South China Morning PostThe comments included threats of violence.
South China Morning Post