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Hanoi police issue special arrest warrant for karate master on anti-state activities

Hanoi municipal police on August 14 issued a special arrest warrant for Doan Bao Chau, a well-known karate instructor, for making, storing, disseminating or spreading information, documents and materials aimed at opposing the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Doan Bao Chau is indicted on making, storing, disseminating or spreading information, documents and materials aimed at opposing the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. (Photo: cand.com.vn)
Doan Bao Chau is indicted on making, storing, disseminating or spreading information, documents and materials aimed at opposing the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. (Photo: cand.com.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) - Hanoi municipal police on August 14 issued a special arrest warrant for Doan Bao Chau, a well-known karate instructor, for making, storing, disseminating or spreading information, documents and materials aimed at opposing the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Chau, born in 1968 in Hanoi, was indicted on the above charges but fled in July. Before going on the run, he lived at No.66C Thu Le, Giang Vo ward.

The police are seeking public assistance in locating Chau, urging citizens who spot him to immediately contact the Security Investigation Bureau at No.58 Vu Trong Phung, Thanh Xuan ward, or call the hotlines at 0692194084 – 0977542592. Information could be also reported to the nearest police station or through the official Facebook pace of the municipal police./.

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