Macao Courts Ex-Lawmaker in First National Security Case

A former lawmaker in Macao has received a 12.5-year prison sentence following a high-profile trial. The proceedings mark the territory's first publicly known prosecution under its national security law since the legislation was originally enacted in 2009.

According to the court, the former politician, identified in reports as Au Kam-san, was accused of subversion and spreading false information. Authorities stated that these actions were part of an attempt to disrupt Macao's upcoming 2024 elections.

While some reports describe the individual as a pro-democracy ex-politician, others note his former status as a lawmaker. Further developments regarding the aftermath of the sentencing or potential appeals were not detailed in the available reports.