Summary
A British woman named Isabel Rose, who is 25, reported that she was raped in Hong Kong. However, instead of her case being pursued, she was accused of blackmail and other charges. She is unable to leave Hong Kong and faces potential jail time, while the man she accused has not been charged.
Key Facts
- Isabel Rose is a British woman from London who reported a rape in Hong Kong in early 2024.
- After reporting the rape, she was charged with blackmail and perverting the course of justice, while the man she accused was not charged.
- Prosecutors allege Rose demanded money in exchange for dropping her complaint, which she denies.
- Rose cannot work or leave Hong Kong while she awaits a court decision.
- Isabel and her mother, who traveled to Hong Kong to support her, have spent a lot on living costs and legal fees.
- Friends have set up an online fundraiser to help cover their expenses.
- Legal experts say such cases are rare and can deter other victims from reporting sexual violence.
- Hong Kong Police have not commented on the case, and Rose has sought support from her local MP in the UK.
