Tan Quicheng
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: Yes
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 7 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Sentencing: September/28/2019
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Cult
Tan Quicheng
Extra Bio Info:
Tan Quicheng is imprisoned for his religious activity.
In 2019, authorities arrested Tan reportedly for practicing Falun Gong.
On September 28, 2019, the Lishu County Court of Siping City, Jilin, sentenced Tan to seven years in prison for "organizing or using a cult to undermine implementation of the law" (Art. 300 CCL).
On April 30, 2021, the Siping City Intermediate Court rejected Tan's appeal.
Tan has reportedly been tortured while imprisoned for not renouncing his religious activity. The torture has led to a deterioration of Tan's health.
Tan has been previously imprisoned for his religious activity. In 1999, Tan was arrested and later sentenced to one year in prison. In 2001, Tan was arrested again and sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2002 after being declared a recidivist.