Japanese tourist robbed after inviting newly met man to Tsim Sha Tsui hotel room
A 19-year-old Japanese tourist was robbed of HK$15,000 in a Tsim Sha Tsui hotel room after inviting a man she met on WeChat to visit her. Police are currently searching for the suspect, who allegedly choked the victim before fleeing.
Why it matters
The incident serves as a warning regarding the risks of meeting strangers through social media apps while traveling.
New details have emerged about a robbery at a Tsim Sha Tsui hotel after a 19-year-old Japanese tourist was allegedly attacked by a man she had recently met and invited to her room.
The woman, who was travelling alone, had been staying at a hotel on Nathan Road since August 4. She met the man through WeChat on Monday (Aug 10) and allegedly invited him to her hotel room to meet and chat.
According to sources, the man allegedly saw the woman place HK$15,000 in cash inside the room's safe before putting a black plastic bag over her head and choking her.
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