The chief commander of a police special tactical team deployed to suppress anti-government protesters in Hong Kong has been promoted to assistant commissioner.

David Jordan is now in command of the police’s Marine Region, which is responsible for “preserving order in the waters of Hong Kong,” according to the police force website. His wages are estimated to be around HK$190,000 ($24,513) per month.

Jordan was previously the chief commander of the special tactical unit commonly known as “raptors,” and was often seen on the frontlines of anti-government protests.

The British-born Jordan is one of those Hong Kong police officers that has been targeted by a group of U.K. activists, who are hoping to launch a private prosecution against them for alleged breach of human rights. Hong Kong activist Nathan Law, now living in self-exile in the U.K. and co-founder of the campaign, said it was very disappointing that Jordan was promoted after “doing evil deeds in Hong Kong.”

Law said the relevant legal actions would commence and the group hoped the “corrupt police” would face punishment. He admitted there may not be substantial punishment that could be imposed on officers including Jordan, but more of a “name and shame strategy.”

Jordan was accused of having illegal structures and occupying government land at his Tin Liu home, the Apple Daily reported in May. Police traffic cones were allegedly found inside his house, and more traffic cones were used to mark a car parking space on government land. Jordan may have committed offences against the Theft Ordinance and the Road Traffic Ordinance, a barrister told Apple Daily.

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