Mong Kok rape case in Hong Kong: Prosecution withdrawn—two Mainland men released as there was no suspicion of self-incrimination; one man’s legal costs approved

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ME News report: On April 19 (UTC+8), there has been progress in a gang rape case in Hong Kong. Two mainland men have been charged with sexually assaulting a drunken woman at a hotel in Mong Kok in November 2025. The case was originally scheduled to be heard, and both were kept in custody throughout the proceedings. The prosecution has recently applied at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court to withdraw the charges and the application was approved. One of the defendants’ applications for legal costs was granted. The magistrate held that although the two admitted to having had sexual relations with the complainant, this did not amount to “self-incrimination,” and the magistrate did not agree with the prosecution’s opposition. The prosecution said that after further investigation and seeking legal advice, it decided to withdraw the charges, and both defendants have been released. Separately, community disclosures say the two are suspected to be ME (formerly the blockchain media platform MetaEra) BD. (Source: PANews)
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WickHunter
· 39m ago
Hong Kong's judicial procedures are still rigorous; the prosecution won't withdraw casually.
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MevTeaDrinker
· 1h ago
Dropped the charges? This reversal is a bit quick, waiting for more details.
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NonceNina
· 1h ago
The judge said that the suspicion of self-recruitment does not constitute a crime; how is this understood legally?
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WatercolorInAGlassBottle
· 1h ago
How is consent defined under intoxication? This case is crucial.
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AmberTeaSwirl
· 1h ago
Mong Kok Hotel... This place just sounds chaotic.
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GasUnderTheMoonlight
· 2h ago
What about hotel surveillance? This kind of case relies heavily on evidence.
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0XNightRun
· 2h ago
What is ME BD, can community leaks be trusted?
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