Chinese-Canadian pop idol Kris Wu detained in Beijing on suspicion of rape
- Wu has been accused by Chinese teen beauty influencer Du Meizhu, 18, of date rape
- The singer says he is innocent and has sued for defamation
Star rapper and singer Kris Wu Yifan was detained by the police in Beijing on suspicion of rape, the latest development in a scandal that has torpedoed the career of one of China’s most influential young celebrities.
A statement on the microblogging platform Weibo by the public security bureau of Chaoyang district in Beijing said a man surnamed Wu, 30, was taken away on Saturday after a police investigation into numerous allegations made online that he lured young women into having sexual relations with him.
The statement did not disclose the full identity of the man, but the social media platform of the Communist Party’s political and legal affairs commission identified him as the Chinese-Canadian pop star.
“You have to abide by Chinese law on the soil of China,” the post said.
The detention comes one week after the police revealed Wu lied about his relationship with Chinese teen beauty influencer Du Meizhu, who has accused Wu of date rape, which can lead to a prison sentence of between three and 10 years, according to China’s penal code.
