Hong Kong man granted bail following voyeurism charges involving gym changing rooms
A 34-year-old construction foreman has been released on bail after being charged with voyeurism for allegedly placing pinhole cameras in a Hong Kong gym. Prosecutors have requested an eight-week adjournment to continue their investigation and identify potential victims.
Fung Kwok-wang, a 34-year-old construction site foreman, appeared in Sha Tin Court on Tuesday to face a charge of voyeurism. The case stems from allegations that he installed three pinhole cameras inside the changing rooms of a popular gym chain in Hong Kong.
During the initial court appearance, the defendant was not required to enter a plea. Prosecutors requested an eight-week adjournment to allow police more time to conduct further inquiries, specifically focusing on the identification of victims affected by the alleged surveillance. Acting Principal Magistrate Cheang Kei-hong granted the request and set bail for the defendant at HK$2,000 (US$255). The court imposed specific conditions on the bail, though the full details of these requirements were not disclosed in the initial reports. The case is currently ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence.
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"not required to answer a count of voyeurism"
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- ·The name of the gym chain involved was not disclosed.
- ·The specific conditions of the bail agreement were not fully detailed.
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