Hong Kong policeman gets 16 months for extorting HK$60,000 from rape case suspect

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Brian WongMarch 10, 2026 at 08:54 AM

Hong Kong policeman gets 16 months for extorting HK$60,000 from rape case suspect

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A Hong Kong police constable, Ng Wai-fung, was sentenced to 16 months in jail for extorting HK$60,000 from a rape suspect in April 2024. Ng believed the suspect had been wrongly released after a 16-year-old girl filed a rape complaint between January and April 2024. Frustrated by the Department of Justice's decision not to prosecute, Ng falsely claimed the girl demanded money to drop the case and pressured the suspect for payment. The suspect reported Ng to the police, leading to the constable's arrest and suspension. Ng pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office.

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District Court 60% Department of Justice 70% Hong Kong 80% Ng Wai-fung ×390%

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Hong Kong

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