Former intelligence analyst Edward Snowden, who leaked details of secret surveillance operations in the UK and US, is believed to have arrived in Russia.
The 30-year-old whistleblower who has been charged by the United States with theft, espionage and theft of government property - was reported to have boarded a flight from Hong Kong after White House officials requested his extradition.
There is speculation he may fly on to another country, with some reports suggesting he could travel to Cuba and then on to Caracas, Venezuela.
The Hong Kong government said in a statement that Mr Snowden left "on his own accord for a third country through a lawful and normal channel."
He was allowed to leave despite the extradition request because documents provided by the US did not "fully comply with the legal requirements under Hong Kong law," it added.
WikiLeaks, the whistleblowing organisation, confirmed Mr Snowden had "left Hong Kong legally."
A statement released on its website said: "He is bound for a democratic nation via a safe route for the purposes of asylum, and is being escorted by diplomats and legal advisers from WikiLeaks.
"Mr Snowden requested that WikiLeaks use its legal expertise and experience to secure his safety. Once Mr Snowden arrives at his final destination his request will be formally processed."
Last night WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange - himself holed up in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London to avoid extradition to the US - called for countries to step forward to offer asylum to Mr Snowden.
Former Spanish judge Baltasar Garzon, legal director of WikiLeaks and lawyer for Mr Assange, said: "The WikiLeaks legal team and I are interested in preserving Mr Snowden's rights and protecting him as a person.
"What is being done to Mr Snowden and to Mr Julian Assange - for making or facilitating disclosures in the public interest - is an assault against the people."
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he is unaware of the US whistleblower's location or plans.
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