KYR_LABRYS_001
Person- Short description (English)
In November 2014 transgender girl X. – a sex worker – was attacked by her client and his friends. The 4 young men identified themselves as police officers forced her to undress, threatening that if she does not oblige they will imprison her and rape. The men verbally abused the girl, touched her breast, filmed her naked on camera. The attackers demanded that X. provide them with 1000 USD – in a contrary case they threatened to place the video with the girl in the Internet and local TV channels. The girl was let go, so she would find the required amount of money. When she was not able to find the money and informed the attackers, her video was widely distributed in the Internet. After finding out about this, the girl filed a complaint with the police concerning the humiliation and extortion she experienced – currently the case is under investigation. All attackers were identified, however, the lawyer hired by them is using pressure on the investigator, threatening to ensure cancellation of the investigator’s employment with the police should the case be submitted for court consideration. The investigator has also exhibited signs of transphobia towards the victim.
- Date of incident
- Nov 9, 2014
- Type of incident
- Abusive behaviour
- Assault
- Sexual assault
- Threats and/or psychological violence
- Type of perpetrator
- Gang
- Type of location of incident
- Transport vehicle
- Country
- Kyrgyzstan