A 28-year-old Chinese live-streamer visiting Macau was arrested and referred for prosecution after reporting an alleged sexual assault that police later determined was fabricated following a dispute over casino chips, according to reports from Mirror Media and Line Today.
Macau Hotel Encounter Leads to False Rape Allegation Arrest
The 28-year-old live-streamer, identified in reports by her surname Zhang, met a male netizen online one month prior to the incident, according to Mirror Media. The two agreed to travel to Macau together, where Zhang accepted an invitation to stay in the man’s rented hotel room. The pair engaged in consensual sexual relations during the trip, but a dispute arose immediately afterward when Zhang demanded 20,000 Hong Kong dollars (approximately NT$8.2萬元) worth of casino chips from the man, as reported by Line Today.
Dispute Over Casino Chips Triggers Counter-Accusations
When the male netizen refused the demand for casino chips, the situation escalated into a verbal argument and physical scuffle, according to local media reports cited by Mirror Media. With neither party willing to compromise, the disagreement prompted competing calls to law enforcement. Zhang contacted the police to claim she was sexually assaulted against her will, while the man separately reported that Zhang was continuously harassing him inside the hotel room, according to Line Today.
Police Investigation and Medical Examination Results
Local authorities responded to the hotel room and transported Zhang to a hospital for a medical examination. According to Mirror Media and Line Today, the examination revealed no injuries or physical evidence indicating a sexual assault had occurred. Following an in-depth investigation, Macau police concluded that Zhang fabricated the assault claim out of anger after failing to obtain the casino chips, leading to her immediate arrest on charges of making a false accusation before being handed over to the public prosecution office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered the false sexual assault report in Macau?
According to Mirror Media, the dispute began when the 28-year-old live-streamer demanded 20,000 Hong Kong dollars in casino chips after engaging in consensual sexual relations, which the male netizen refused to provide.
What did the medical examination show?
Line Today reported that local police took the woman to a hospital for an examination, which found no injuries or physical signs of a sexual assault.
What legal charges did the woman face?
Macau police arrested Zhang on suspicion of making a false accusation and transferred her to the public prosecution office for further legal proceedings, according to Mirror Media.
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