Women's groups condemn trend
A fresh set of semi-nude photographs said to depict a pop star circulated on the internet yesterday - as a suspect arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of posting earlier pictures appeared in court.
The latest pictures, of a woman resembling Canto-pop singer Joey Yung Cho-yee, were found on a mainland internet forum.
Yung joins a list of celebrities including singer-actor Edison Chen Koon-hei, Gillian Chung Yan-tung of girl duo Twins, actress Cecilia Cheung Pak-chi and former actress Bobo Chen, all of whom have been rumoured to be previously romantically linked to Chen.
Women's rights groups condemned the internet community, warning that ordinary women also suffer. One group said it received calls for help concerning personal photos being shared on the internet after breaking up with boyfriends.
Yung's record company, Emperor Entertainment Group, did not return calls for comment. Yung and Chung are managed by the same company, which was the first to report the case to the police this week. Chen's management also made a report.
The Women's Foundation said circulating such pictures was disrespectful to women. The Federation of Trade Unions said it was no different from sexual harassment of women.