British woman jailed for blackmail after accusing banker of rape in Hong Kong

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Isabel Rose, a British woman, has been sentenced to six years in prison in Hong Kong for blackmail and perverting the course of justice. She was convicted of making a false allegation of rape against a British banker after visiting him in January 2024. The court found that she attempted to extort £100,000 from him. Throughout the trial, Rose maintained her innocence and claimed she was raped.