On the night of April 25, 1990, Lau was driving to a friend’s home for a social gathering when she was intercepted by several men. She was abducted and held for approximately three hours. While she was released that same night and initially reported only the theft of her watch and cash, the psychological trauma of the event was compounded years later by the exploitative nature of the tabloid press. In 2002, the publication
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: Lau did not initially report the abduction to the police, later stating that her captors "never molested" her and were just following orders. She was released unharmed after the two-hour ordeal. 2. The 2002 East Week Scandal On the night of April 25, 1990, Lau
The 1990 Abduction: Triads and the Golden Era of Hong Kong Cinema In 2002, the publication Remarkably, Carina transformed her
Thousands, including her husband Tony Leung Chiu-wai and actor Jackie Chan, protested in the streets against the magazine's actions.
The fallout from the Eastweek scandal resulted in significant legal action. Following a public protest, the magazine's former chief editor, Mong Hon-ming, was prosecuted for publishing obscene material. In December 2008, the court sentenced him to a six-month jail term, suspended for two years, for violating Hong Kong’s obscenity laws.
Timeline of the Carina Lau Controversy: [April 1990] ➔ Kidnapped for 2 hours; forced to pose for topless photos. [Oct 2002] ➔ East Week magazine publishes the photos on its front cover. [Nov 2002] ➔ Massive celebrity-led protests force East Week to shut down. [2008–2009] ➔ Former Chief Editor Mong Hon-ming receives a prison sentence. Triad Influence in the Golden Age of Hong Kong Cinema