Refusing to give police your crypto seed phrase is now a criminal offense in Hong Kong 🤯


On March 23, Hong Kong updated its National Security Law
Police can now demand the password, PIN or seed phrase to any electronic device
The punishment if you refuse?
1 year in prison and a $12,800 fine
If you give them a fake seed phrase or the wrong password the sentence goes up to 3 years and a $64,000 fine
This doesn't just apply to residents
Tourists, business travelers, even people connecting flights through Hong Kong Airport
Self custody just became a crime in one of the world's biggest financial hubs
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