Nam Loyak, a 29-year-old Tibetan from Tsongon (Qinghai), was first arrested on 9 May 1993 on suspicion of espionage. On 28 July 1994, he was tried with Tsongon Gyal and Lukar Jam by the Tsongon Intermediate People’s Court and convicted of “counter-revolutionary activities.” Nam Loyak was initially sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment with four years’ deprivation of political rights.

He later appealed to the Tsongon Higher People’s Court along with Tsongon Gyal and was temporarily released. However, both were re-arrested on 13 August 1997. On 7 November 1997, the Tsongon Higher People’s Court re-examined the case and reduced the sentences. Nam Loyak was given four years’ imprisonment with one year’s deprivation of political rights. He was released on 14 November 1997.