Officer charged after allegedly sending indecent messages to suspect’s friend

A Hong Kong police officer has been charged with misconduct for allegedly sending obscene messages and photos to a woman friend of a suspect in a criminal investigation. The 32-year-old officer from Kwai Tsing police district was detained in Tuen Mun on August 20, following an incident that occurred in May last year. During an investigation into a case, the officer allegedly contacted a friend of one of the suspects and sent her indecent texts and images.

The woman reported the incident to the police later that month. The officer has been charged with one count of misconduct in public office and is expected to appear in Sha Tin Court on Friday. He has been suspended from duty pending further investigation. The police force emphasized its commitment to maintaining high standards of conduct among its officers and stated that it will deal with any such misconduct seriously.

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