Hong Kong policeman faces second charge over minor
SingTao · 2 SOURCES1 day ago5 MIN
Summary
A 32-year-old police officer, Lo Ka-po (羅嘉寶), was brought back before Sha Tin Magistrates’ Courts on Friday and had a second charge added to a case already involving alleged misconduct in public office. Prosecutors said the matter will be transferred to the District Court, where the defendant is due to answer the charges on October 8, while he remains on HK$5,000 bail.
Key Points
- Lo, reported as a civil servant and said to be attached to the Kwai Tsing police district, was previously charged with misconduct in public office and now also faces an alternative charge of inciting a child under 16 to commit an act of gross indecency.
- The revised charge alleges that between May 9 and May 12, 2025, Lo, while acting in the course of or in relation to his duties as a Hong Kong Police Force officer, intentionally acted improperly without reasonable excuse.
- Prosecutors allege he made sexual requests to girl X, who was under 16, and/or engaged in sexual communications with her while her boyfriend was under police investigation and Lo was a member of the investigating team.
- The prosecution further alleges Lo contacted the girl and/or disclosed information related to that investigation to her during the same period in Hong Kong.
- Acting Principal Magistrate Cheng Kei-hong noted the defendant arrived at about 10:20am after court staff twice called his name, warned that another late appearance could cost him bail, and accepted his explanation that he had overslept.
Why It Matters
The transfer to the District Court means the case is moving into a more serious stage, with the defendant expected to enter a plea on October 8. For Hong Kong readers, the allegations combine claimed abuse of police access to investigation material with alleged sexual communications involving a girl under 16, making the court process one to watch closely.