Two get life sentences for aiding prostitution
( 2003-12-17 13:48) (Xinhua)
The notorious mass prostitution case relating to a group of Japanese tourists
in Zhuhai in September was adjudicated Wednesday, with two Chinese defendants
sentenced to life imprisonment and another 12 sentenced to 2 to 15 years in
prison for organizing prostitution or assisting prostitution.
More than 200
Japanese tourists hold a sex party in the Zhuhai International Convention
Centre in September. [newsphoto.com.cn/file] | The Zhuhai
Intermediate People's Court made the verdict after its trial of first instance.
Meanwhile, Chinese police has also requested the Interpol to issue red
notices targeting three Japanese citizens involved in the crime, according to a
Xinhua report.
The three Japanese, namely Hirdbe Isao, Takahashi Shunji and Fukunaga Koji,
were accused of organizing prostitution for over 200 Japanese tourists during
their stay at a hotel in Zhuhai during September 16 -18, police sources said.
Chinese Foreign Ministry has made representations with the Japanese side,
requesting assistance to the Chinese police for the capture of the three
suspects.
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