Ex-Warden of HK Mental Disability Home Faces New Rape Charge
A previous worker at a Hong Kong facility catering to individuals with intellectual disabilities is now charged with sexually assaulting a female resident five occasions last year, following an extra accusation of rape.
On Monday, prosecutors added a fifth charge of rape against Chung Pui-kei, aged 38, who was previously an assistant warden at the Hong Chi Pinehill Integrated Vocational Training Center in Tai Po, as reported by local media. reported .
Chung is charged with sexually assaulting a female , referred to in court documents solely as Y, on several instances throughout last year, specifically on July 13, 21, 28, along with August 3 and 9-10.
The earlier accusation of "indecent acts between males involving a disabled individual" has been withdrawn by the prosecutors. Previously, Chung faced allegations of sexually abusing a man with cognitive impairments, referred to as X, on August 3rd.
Magistrate Kenneth Chan from the Fanling Magistrates' Courts instructed that the hearing be postponed until June 5 at the Eastern Magistrates' Court.
Chan additionally imposed an anonymity order to safeguard the identity of the purported female victim, referred to as Y, ensuring that neither the media nor others disclose her details.
Chung, having not applied for bail, remains in custody awaiting his subsequent court date.
The previous warden was last seen at a courthouse in November, long after the supposed attacks occurred.
The Hong Chi Association, operating the care facility, released a statement. statement In October, they announced the dismissal of an employee due to a "significant violation of the organization's code of conduct" and mentioned that an independent review committee was established to assess safety protocols within their facilities.
In October, Chief Executive John Lee stated that the supposed criminal act was "reprehensible and disgraceful" and emphasized that the Social Welfare Department needs to guarantee proper oversight of care facilities within the region.
The Hong Chi Association reports that the Pinehill Integrated Vocational Training Centre caters to adults who have mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and also provides residential care.
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