Hong Kong Tesla driver arrested for allegedly molesting woman after Lan Kwai Fong lift offer

Hong Kong police have arrested a chemist who allegedly lured a woman into his Tesla car near the Lan Kwai Fong nightlife area by offering her a lift home, drove her to The Peak and then sexually assaulted her.

The alleged attack prompted police on Wednesday to remind residents to remain vigilant and avoid getting into cars with strangers.

A source said the 48-year-old suspect, a chemist at a public hospital, was apprehended when he went for lunch from work on Wednesday.

As of Wednesday evening, the man, a local resident, remained in police custody.

The woman, an office worker, had been waiting for a taxi at about 4am on Sunday to return to her Wan Chai home after drinking with friends in Central.

“After failing to find a taxi, the victim was allegedly approached by the suspect in his Tesla and was offered a ride home. He claimed it was on his way and invited her into his car,” the insider said.