According to reports and Lau’s later testimonies, four men kidnapped her, forcing her into a car. She was missing for approximately two hours before being released. The "Kidnapping Video" and Photo Scandal
For over a decade, rumors persisted about what happened during those two hours. The core of the scandal centered on allegations that the kidnappers had filmed a "kidnapping video" or taken compromising photos of the actress. carina lau kidnapping video
In November 2002, hundreds of Hong Kong entertainers, directors, and citizens—led by prominent figures like Tony Leung, Jackie Chan, and Anita Mui—staged a massive street protest condemning the magazine's predatory tactics. According to reports and Lau’s later testimonies, four
Lau courageously appeared at a public protest to confirm she was the woman in the photo, stating she was stronger than her captors expected. The magazine was eventually shut down, and its editor-in-chief was sentenced to prison. Recent Developments (2025) The core of the scandal centered on allegations
[ 3:00 AM] Carina Lau drives toward Michael Miu's house ──> Intercepted by 4 thugs ──> Blindfolded & bundled into a vehicle │ [Released After 2 Hours] <── Forcibly photographed stripped bare <──────────────────────┘
Wong alleged that the original target was actually Elizabeth Lee , the runner-up of the 1987 Miss Hong Kong pageant, but the kidnappers mistakenly took Lau instead.