Four Face Child Sex and Vice Control Charges
Bastillepost · 1 SOURCESabout 21 hours ago5 MIN
Summary
A District Court case involving four defendants centres on allegations of sexual offences against a 15-year-old girl, production and distribution of child pornography, and control of the girl for prostitution. The first defendant, 朱孝慈, faces five charges linked to incidents in Ma On Shan, Mong Kok and an alleged attempt to induce the girl to create sexual video material. Three defendants are further accused of controlling or directing the girl for prostitution and relying on prostitution income, while the fourth defendant, 柯浩文, is separately charged over alleged unlawful intercourse in Tsim Sha Tsui. The matter was adjourned to November 5, 2026, with the court expecting all four defendants to indicate plea intentions at the next hearing.
Key Points
- The four defendants are 朱孝慈, 30 and unemployed; 陳杰, 30 and a construction worker; 陳泳岐, 22 and a student; and 柯浩文, 50.
- 朱孝慈 is charged with unlawful sexual intercourse, making child pornography, indecent conduct toward a child, attempted procurement, and publishing child pornography.
- Prosecutors allege he had unlawful intercourse with girl X, aged 15, on October 8, 2025, in a stairwell at Chung On Estate, Ma On Shan.
- He is also accused of indecent conduct at STAY MK hotel in Mong Kok between October 9 and 10, and attempting on October 17 to induce sexual video creation.
- The first three defendants allegedly controlled or directed X for prostitution from October 9 to 17, while 柯浩文 separately faces an unlawful intercourse charge at The Mira Hong Kong.
Why It Matters
The case brings together allegations of child sexual abuse, online sexual exploitation and organised control of a minor for prostitution, highlighting the seriousness of offences involving vulnerable children. The judge’s remarks on disclosure, plea timing and case management also show the tension between incomplete police materials and the court’s need to move serious criminal proceedings forward.