Hong Kong 'Extraordinary Parents' Arrested for Refusing to Submit Newborn DNA Report
An unmarried Hong Kong couple was arrested on June 2 by Hong Kong police on charges of 'child neglect' after they refused to submit a DNA test report to prove the biological relationship of their newborn son, Danny, leaving him without a legal identity. The couple had previously given birth at home in Finland and Sweden, leading to conflicts with local welfare authorities.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: June 2, 2026 at 23:45
- 🔍 Collected: June 3, 2026 at 00:02 (17 min after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 6, 2026 at 22:20 (94h 17m after Collected)
(Central News Agency, Taipei, June 2) An unmarried couple in Hong Kong, after giving birth to a son at home in April, were arrested today by Hong Kong police on charges of 'child neglect' for refusing to submit a DNA test report to prove the child's parentage, leaving the infant without a legal identity. The case had drawn significant public attention.
According to reports from Hong Kong 01 and Sing Tao Headlines, the unmarried couple, dubbed 'extraordinary parents' by the media, insisted on a home birth due to undisclosed 'religious beliefs' and refused to go to a hospital.
The reports indicate that in 2019, they gave birth to a daughter at their home in Finland, who died one month later. In 2021, they gave birth to another daughter, Lily, also in Finland. The couple later moved to Sweden, where their second daughter was forcibly taken into custody by the Swedish Social Welfare Agency. After returning to Hong Kong, they set up a Facebook page called 'Save Lily' demanding the Swedish government return their daughter.
Following heightened public concern in Hong Kong, Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung stated at noon today that police had located the infant son, Danny, and the couple claiming to be his parents in the Cheung Sha Wan area. Danny will be sent to a hospital for examination, and the two individuals claiming to be his parents were arrested for child neglect.
Tang said the two individuals had previously contacted the Immigration Department, claiming Danny was their son born at home. The authorities subsequently requested proof, but the woman claiming to be the mother was unable to provide any prenatal check-up records, pregnancy photos, or records of taking the child to a hospital for check-ups, and refused to provide a DNA comparison.
Danny's father, Mr. Tsang, stated in a radio program interview earlier today that he was not 'refusing' but 'unwilling' to provide DNA. Under repeated questioning by the host, Mr. Tsang admitted that religion was one of the reasons but described it as 'secondary,' with the primary concern being privacy rights. He declined to answer questions about his specific beliefs.
Regarding the lack of a birth certificate preventing Danny from accessing public services such as healthcare and education, Mr. Tsang said he was 'not worried.' He claimed to have taken Danny to both Chinese and Western medicine practitioners, and that the clinics exercised 'discretion' to treat the infant after being shown the parents' Hong Kong identity cards.
According to a previous exclusive interview with the couple by Hong Kong 01 and a preliminary timeline compiled from Swedish and British documents, Mr. Tsang and Ms. Kwan met in Hong Kong in 2010 and later developed a 'close cooperative partnership,' claiming they were not married.
Mr. Tsang claimed that he pursued further studies at a university in Finland from 2016 to 2017, and Ms. Kwan accompanied him on a spousal residence permit.
In 2019, Ms. Kwan became pregnant and gave birth at their residence, delivering a daughter, CS Tsang, who died one month later. Mr. Tsang, who claimed to have taken a nursing course, attempted infant resuscitation but failed. Paramedics arrived but were ultimately unable to revive the infant. The couple was subsequently charged by Finnish police with abandonment and manslaughter by gross negligence.
In October 2021, Ms. Kwan again gave birth at their residence in Finland, delivering their second daughter, Lily. Ms. Kwan claimed the Finnish government refused to register Lily's birth, citing her Hong Kong identity. Finnish police raided their home to check on Lily's condition, leading the couple to feel the local environment was 'unsafe.' They withdrew tens of thousands of euros and left Finland for Sweden. Without legal residency, they were unable to rent a home and moved between various hotels.
In December 2021, Swedish police discovered the large sum of cash in the camper van where they were staying. Due to the large amount, police detained the couple separately on suspicion of theft and 'money laundering,' and Lily was placed under the care of the Linköping Social Welfare Agency. The couple claimed Swedish police investigated for three days without finding evidence of a crime and decided not to prosecute. They were then transferred to the Swedish Migration Agency, but the Social Welfare Agency accused them of failing to register Lily's birth and of neglect, and subsequently did not lift the custody order for Lily.
The report mentioned that a later British court document, citing a report from a Swedish local administrative body, stated that when Lily was taken into care, she was only wearing pajamas, was dirty, and suffered from severe eczema and significant dental damage. The Swedish Social Welfare Agency had concerns about the parents' ability to care for the child and decided to take custody of Lily.
After returning to Hong Kong, the couple set up the 'Save Lily' Facebook page on December 17, 2023, and have since been uploading photos of Lily and related court documents. (Editor: Yang Shengru / Chen Yanjun) 1150602
According to reports from Hong Kong 01 and Sing Tao Headlines, the unmarried couple, dubbed 'extraordinary parents' by the media, insisted on a home birth due to undisclosed 'religious beliefs' and refused to go to a hospital.
The reports indicate that in 2019, they gave birth to a daughter at their home in Finland, who died one month later. In 2021, they gave birth to another daughter, Lily, also in Finland. The couple later moved to Sweden, where their second daughter was forcibly taken into custody by the Swedish Social Welfare Agency. After returning to Hong Kong, they set up a Facebook page called 'Save Lily' demanding the Swedish government return their daughter.
Following heightened public concern in Hong Kong, Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung stated at noon today that police had located the infant son, Danny, and the couple claiming to be his parents in the Cheung Sha Wan area. Danny will be sent to a hospital for examination, and the two individuals claiming to be his parents were arrested for child neglect.
Tang said the two individuals had previously contacted the Immigration Department, claiming Danny was their son born at home. The authorities subsequently requested proof, but the woman claiming to be the mother was unable to provide any prenatal check-up records, pregnancy photos, or records of taking the child to a hospital for check-ups, and refused to provide a DNA comparison.
Danny's father, Mr. Tsang, stated in a radio program interview earlier today that he was not 'refusing' but 'unwilling' to provide DNA. Under repeated questioning by the host, Mr. Tsang admitted that religion was one of the reasons but described it as 'secondary,' with the primary concern being privacy rights. He declined to answer questions about his specific beliefs.
Regarding the lack of a birth certificate preventing Danny from accessing public services such as healthcare and education, Mr. Tsang said he was 'not worried.' He claimed to have taken Danny to both Chinese and Western medicine practitioners, and that the clinics exercised 'discretion' to treat the infant after being shown the parents' Hong Kong identity cards.
According to a previous exclusive interview with the couple by Hong Kong 01 and a preliminary timeline compiled from Swedish and British documents, Mr. Tsang and Ms. Kwan met in Hong Kong in 2010 and later developed a 'close cooperative partnership,' claiming they were not married.
Mr. Tsang claimed that he pursued further studies at a university in Finland from 2016 to 2017, and Ms. Kwan accompanied him on a spousal residence permit.
In 2019, Ms. Kwan became pregnant and gave birth at their residence, delivering a daughter, CS Tsang, who died one month later. Mr. Tsang, who claimed to have taken a nursing course, attempted infant resuscitation but failed. Paramedics arrived but were ultimately unable to revive the infant. The couple was subsequently charged by Finnish police with abandonment and manslaughter by gross negligence.
In October 2021, Ms. Kwan again gave birth at their residence in Finland, delivering their second daughter, Lily. Ms. Kwan claimed the Finnish government refused to register Lily's birth, citing her Hong Kong identity. Finnish police raided their home to check on Lily's condition, leading the couple to feel the local environment was 'unsafe.' They withdrew tens of thousands of euros and left Finland for Sweden. Without legal residency, they were unable to rent a home and moved between various hotels.
In December 2021, Swedish police discovered the large sum of cash in the camper van where they were staying. Due to the large amount, police detained the couple separately on suspicion of theft and 'money laundering,' and Lily was placed under the care of the Linköping Social Welfare Agency. The couple claimed Swedish police investigated for three days without finding evidence of a crime and decided not to prosecute. They were then transferred to the Swedish Migration Agency, but the Social Welfare Agency accused them of failing to register Lily's birth and of neglect, and subsequently did not lift the custody order for Lily.
The report mentioned that a later British court document, citing a report from a Swedish local administrative body, stated that when Lily was taken into care, she was only wearing pajamas, was dirty, and suffered from severe eczema and significant dental damage. The Swedish Social Welfare Agency had concerns about the parents' ability to care for the child and decided to take custody of Lily.
After returning to Hong Kong, the couple set up the 'Save Lily' Facebook page on December 17, 2023, and have since been uploading photos of Lily and related court documents. (Editor: Yang Shengru / Chen Yanjun) 1150602
FAQ
What is the core issue of this incident?
Parents refused a DNA test, leaving their newborn without a legal identity, leading to their arrest for child neglect.
What past issues has this couple had?
They had home births in Finland and Sweden; their first daughter died, and their second daughter was taken into Swedish state care.
What was the Hong Kong government's response?
The Secretary for Security announced the case, police rescued the infant, and arrested the parents.