Ten Hong Kong fugitives who were caught at sea when fleeing Hong Kong were sentenced to seven months to three years in jail for illegal border crossing or organizing the illegal crossing, Yantian District People's Court in Shenzhen announced on Monday.
The 10 were among 12 people who fled Hong Kong via a speedboat for Taiwan to escape legal responsibilities for their roles in Hong Kong's social unrest last year. They were intercepted by mainland coastguard in mainland waters on Aug 23.
Eight were charged with illegally crossing the border. Of the two defendants charged with organizing an illegal border crossing, Tang Kai-yin was sentenced to three years in prison and Quinn Moon to two years.
