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Boom News Founder Arrested for Disinformation in Hong Kong

Boom News Founder Arrested for Disinformation in Hong Kong

First seen 30 Sep 2026, 08:36 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •September 30, 2026 at 09:36 UTC
  • •Tang Ho-wing, founder of Boom News, was arrested for alleged disinformation.
  • •The arrests are linked to protests on August 31, 2026, outside Prince Edward MTR station.
  • •Boom News has around 66,000 followers on Instagram and operates mainly on social media.

Tang Ho-wing, the 37-year-old founder of Boom News, was arrested by Hong Kong national security police on suspicion of incitement by spreading disinformation. The arrest occurred around 7am on September 30, 2026, alongside activist Lee Ying-chi. The alleged offenses are linked to protests that took place outside Prince Edward MTR station on August 31, where three individuals were previously apprehended for shouting seditious slogans. Tang's media outlet, which has around 66,000 Instagram followers, primarily operates on social media platforms. The arrests highlight ongoing tensions regarding freedom of expression and media in Hong Kong under national security laws.

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2026-08-31
Protests leading to arrests
Three individuals were arrested for shouting seditious slogans outside Prince Edward MTR station.
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2026-09-30
Tang Ho-wing arrested
The founder of Boom News was arrested on suspicion of incitement by spreading disinformation.
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