Pair in their 60s sentenced to community service for public sex at Hong Kong pier
Saleswoman and sailor got 80 hours each after videos went viral on WhatsApp.
Hong Kong's Eastern Court on Tuesday sentenced Ma Lai-hing, 62, a saleswoman, and Ng Tau-ming, 63, a sailor, to 80 hours each of unpaid community work for committing sexual acts at Cheung Chau Public Pier on October 29, 2025. The pair had pleaded guilty last month to outraging public decency. The case came to light after four videos showing the acts were circulated widely on WhatsApp channels, prompting police arrest.
Magistrate Kestrel Lam Tsz-hong accepted a probation officer's recommendation, noting positive comments about the defendants. Although Ng had previous convictions, their nature differed from the current offence. The acts occurred while the woman sat on a bench in the afternoon. The court opted for community service rather than a custodial sentence, reflecting the probation officer's favorable assessment.
- Ma Lai-hing (62) and Ng Tau-ming (63) each received 80 hours of unpaid community work.
- They pleaded guilty to outraging public decency at Cheung Chau Public Pier on October 29, 2025.
- Four videos of the acts were widely shared on WhatsApp, leading to police arrest and prosecution.
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