Thursday, February 26, 2026 - A British woman may be sent to jail after she reported to police in Hong Kong that she had been r@ped by a man.
Isabel Rose, 25, from Hackney in east London, went to Hong
Kong police in early 2024 to make a report after meeting a man she had
previously encountered while travelling in Asia.
The man, who cannot be named, was arrested and then Rose was
charged with blackmail and later a further charge of perverting the course of
public justice.
The man denies the r@pe allegations and faces no charges.
Rose faced a trial last year and the verdict is expected on
March 3, 2026. If convicted, she could face several years in prison.
Hong Kong Police said they were unable to provide further
comment on her case.
During the trial, which was heard before a judge, the
prosecution alleged that Rose asked for £5,000 and later demanded £100,000.
Rose denied allegations of blackmail.
Rose told the court that she was r@ped and was seeking
compensation that was first offered by the man following the alleged s£xual
assault.
After he was arrested and questioned by police, Rose was
then accused of blackmailing him.
Throughout the proceedings, Rose has been on bail, unable to
work or to leave Hong Kong.
The UK consulate in Hong Kong said it does not comment on
details of individual cases but that it does provide consular assistance to
British nationals.
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