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Family seeks help after Hongkonger held post-sentence

Filed: Aug 26, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
Summary: The family of Hong Kong man Tang Lung-wai says he has remained in custody in the Philippines even after a court there ruled he had finished serving his 40-year sentence. Tang was arrested in July 2000 for methamphetamine possession and later convicted in 2011.
WHO: Tang Lung-wai’s family
WHAT: The family appealed to Hong Kong authorities for help after Tang remained held in the Philippines despite a court ruling he had completed his sentence.
WHEN: Jul 01, 2000
WHERE: Philippines
WHY: Tang Lung-wai remained in custody in the Philippines despite a court ruling that he had finished serving his sentence.
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