Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Macau Democrat Au Kam San Arrested for Collusion
A well-known politician in Macau named Au Kam San has been arrested.
The government suspects he worked with foreign groups to hurt Macau's safety.
Au is accused of sharing false information, causing problems for the government, and trying to interfere with an election.
He used to be a lawmaker for about twenty years.
This has caused discussion in Macau.
The police say his actions started in 2022.
Au Kam San, a prominent Macau democrat, was arrested for allegedly colluding with foreign forces.
The arrest is the first known under Macau's national security law.
Authorities allege Au contacted an anti-China organization since 2022 and spread false information.
Au is accused of attempting to disrupt a 2024 election and incite hatred against the Chinese government.
Au served nearly two decades as a lawmaker in Macau and championed democratic reforms.
- Who
- Au Kam San, a prominent Macau democrat.
- What
- Au Kam San was arrested for allegedly colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security.
- When
- The arrest happened the day before the announcement on Thursday.
- Where
- Macau.
- Why
- Police allege collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security.
- Arrested Person
- Au Kam San
- Charges
- Collusion with foreign forces, endangering national security
- Location
- Macau
- Law
- National Security Law
- Au's previous role
- Served in Macau legislature for nearly two decades
- Age
- 68