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Macau ex-lawmaker sentenced to 12.5 years in prison in city's first national security trial

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Briefings

Macau authorities sentenced Au Kam San to 12.5 years in prison for national security collusion, marking the city's first such trial. The individual was arrested in July 2025 and tried behind closed doors, with no public details provided on the specific charges or evidence used.

Key points

• Au Kam San was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for national security collusion.
• The trial was the first of its kind in Macau and occurred behind closed doors.

Context

Macau is a special administrative region of China where the central government exercises direct control over security and law enforcement. This case represents a significant judicial development in the region's legal framework.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the arrest date and the sentence term. Specific charges, evidence types, and the identity of foreign forces involved are not disclosed.

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