Allegations of Sexual Abuse in NZ

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Cases - 2005




Newstalk ZB
August 6 2005

False rape complaints

Two separate complaints of rape made to Hamilton police last night have turned out to be false. They were made by women aged 18 and 19.

Detectives spent the night trying to identify and find the alleged offenders before discovering the claims were false. Detective Sergeant Nigel Keall says such complaints have a negative impact on society's perception of sexual offending, and do not help genuine victims who need support.

Police have not decided whether to press charges against the women