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TUE · 2026-01-20 · 12:01 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0120-8983
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Hongkonger held in Japan over molesting teen, suspected to be repeat offender

A 42-year-old man identifying as a Hong Kong resident was arrested in Sapporo, Japan on Monday for allegedly molesting a teenage girl on September 4th of last year. The man, who reportedly holds both British and Chinese nationality, is suspected of approaching the girl on the street and inappropriately touching her.

Harvey KongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-01-20 · 12:01 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Hongkonger held in Japan over molesting teen, suspected to be repeat offender
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A 42-year-old man identifying as a Hong Kong resident was arrested in Sapporo, Japan on Monday for allegedly molesting a teenage girl on September 4th of last year. The man, who reportedly holds both British and Chinese nationality, is suspected of approaching the girl on the street and inappropriately touching her. The victim, who was not acquainted with the suspect, reported the incident to police after he approached her and spoke in broken Japanese. Police identified the man through security footage and interviews following the report. Authorities suspect he may be involved in other similar offenses in Japan.

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The suspect and victim were not acquainted.

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The man identified himself as a Hong Kong resident.

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A 42-year-old man was arrested for allegedly molesting a teenage girl in Sapporo.

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The man allegedly hugged and touched the teenager’s lower body.

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The man is suspected of multiple similar offences in Japan.

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Japanese police have arrested a 42-year-old man who identified himself as a Hong Kong resident for allegedly molesting a teenage girl on a street in Sapporo, with reports indicating he is suspected of multiple similar offences in the country.The man was arrested on Monday for allegedly hugging and touching the teenager’s lower body just after 9pm on September 4 last year, according to Hokkaido Broadcasting.He was said to hold both British and Chinese nationality.Police told the outlet that the suspect and victim were not acquainted.The man reportedly approached the girl using broken Japanese before committing the alleged act.The victim later reported the incident to police, who identified the suspect after reviewing nearby security camera footage and conducting interviews.
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