Mong Kok, Hong Kong: case involving alleged rape is withdrawn—two mainland men released without admitting to wrongdoing, and one man’s application for litigation/legal fees is approved

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ME News message: On April 19 (UTC+8), there was progress in a rape case in Hong Kong. Two mainland men were charged with sexually assaulting a drunken woman at a hotel in Mong Kok in November 2025, and the case had been held in custody throughout the period originally scheduled for trial. The prosecution has recently applied to withdraw the charges at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court and the application was approved. One of the defendants’ applications for legal costs was granted. The magistrate believed that although the two admitted to having sexual relations with the complainant, it did not amount to “self-incrimination,” and did not agree with the prosecution’s opposition. The prosecution said that after further investigation and consulting legal advice, it decided to withdraw the charges, and the two defendants have been released. According to community disclosures, the two are suspected to be ME (the former blockchain media platform MetaEra) BD. (Source: PANews)

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