Mainland threatens more action against freed Democrat
The mainland yesterday threatened to take further unspecified measures against Democrat Alex Ho Wai-to, freed last month from six months' detention in Guangdong for hiring a prostitute.
It said it wanted to 'clear the air', accusing the disgraced politician of distorting the truth about his detention.
The Dongguan Public Security Bureau said it had tried its best to protect Mr Ho's privacy after he was detained last August after being found with a prostitute in a hotel in Humen, Dongguan .
But Mr Ho's 'irresponsible' statements made during a Hong Kong press conference last week had caused social tension and distrust, the mainland statement said.
Describing him as having a habit of hiring prostitutes, the bureau said: 'We seriously demand Ho stop deceiving the public and clarify his remarks as soon as possible. Otherwise, the public security authorities have no choice but to take further measures to clear the air.'