Man arrested over hidden pinhole cameras in Sha Tin gym changing room
Police have arrested a Hong Kong man on suspicion of installing hidden pinhole cameras in a commercial gym’s changing room. The 34-year-old suspect, surnamed Fung, was arrested on Sunday after a staff member at 24/7 Fitness Shatin in Lek Yuen Estate noticed the cameras and filed a police report, according to a police brief. The […]
A Hong Kong man, aged 34 and surnamed Fung, has been arrested on suspicion of installing hidden pinhole cameras in a commercial gym’s changing room. The incident occurred at 24/7 Fitness Shatin, a 24/7 Fitness gym located in Lek Yuen Estate. According to a police brief, a staff member noticed the cameras and filed a police report, leading to Fung's arrest on Sunday.
The offence is classified as voyeurism, carrying a maximum penalty of five years in prison. 24/7 Fitness, aware of the arrest, expressed gratitude for the police's swift action and apologized to affected members. The company has suspended the suspect's membership, provided requested information, and implemented new procedures to inspect hidden areas in showers, changing rooms, and restrooms.
Three cameras were discovered upon police arrival at the scene on Friday, and the suspect was arrested two days later.
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