A local female student is suspected of being a victim of sexual assault. Her attacker is suspected to be a mainland man with a history of sexual assault crimes.
In a press announcement yesterday, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said that they have teamed up with their mainland counterparts in Dongguan to investigate the suspected rape case involving the middle school student.
They have arrested the 31-year-old man who is accused of posing as multiple online personas to trick the female student into sending nude photos to him, then using those photos to extort about RMB8,000 from her.
He is also suspected of coercing the student to meet him at hotels in Zhuhai three times between April 18 and May 20, where he allegedly sexually assaulted her.
After learning of the incident, the authorities immediately coordinated with the school and counseling agencies to reach out and provide support to the students and parents involved. The victim is currently reported to be emotionally stable and continues to receive guidance and care from the school and counseling services.
The victim’s parents reported the incident to the police, leading to the arrest of the mainland suspect in Dongguan. The Macau police are in further communication with their mainland counterparts, including the potential extradition of the suspect to Macau for prosecution.
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has expressed deep concern over the sexual assault case and has called on parents to be more attentive to their children’s daily social activities, money usage, and emotional well-being. They urge parents to take the initiative in caring for their children if they notice any abnormalities.
The bureau also reminds students to be cautious when making friends, to handle personal information carefully, and to be wary of blindly trusting online contacts. Students are encouraged to telephone to the Educational Psychological Counseling and Special Education Center on 2840 1010 if they need help. Howard Tong
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