Former Japanese adult film star Mao Hamasaki in intensive care after alleged drugging in Hong Kong
Mao Hamasaki, a former Japanese adult film actress, is currently receiving intensive care at a Hong Kong hospital after her manager says she was drugged at a Tsim Sha Tsui club on Sunday morning. The manager posted early Sunday photos of Hamasaki in a wheelchair being taken to an ambulance and reported that tests showed four different drugs in her system following a suspected spiked drink. Hamasaki had been working as a disc jockey at several clubs on Halloween night until early Sunday.
Key facts
- Manager posted Facebook images at 5.40 am showing Hamasaki in a wheelchair.
- She was DJing at multiple clubs on Halloween night before the incident.
- Four different drugs were detected in her system.
- The alleged drugging occurred at a club in Tsim Sha Tsui.
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Why it matters
The case highlights concerns about drug safety and nightlife venue security in Hong Kong.
What changed
First published from South China Morning Post