The Story According to the Complainant
At first glance, it sounded like a textbook crime: a man reports to the police that he was assaulted and held against his will in a hotel room. According to his statement, three individuals (including the defendant) forced him into Room 228 at the Beauty Hotel and prevented him from leaving.
The Public Prosecution swiftly filed a serious charge: ❝unlawful confinement of a person with the use of force❞.
But as we always believe — there’s another side to the story. And it had to be told.
The Truth We Proved in Court
Our legal team acted quickly and thoroughly. Through meticulous investigation, we uncovered crucial facts that painted a completely different picture:
A Prior Relationship
The defendant and the complainant knew each other. There was a financial dispute between them, rooted in a previous business transaction. That disagreement — not criminal intent — was the real backdrop.
No Evidence of Actual Confinement
The complainant wasn’t tied, restrained, or threatened with any weapon. His mere presence in a closed room for a short time, under unclear circumstances, did not amount to unlawful detention under the law.
A Contradictory Story
The complainant’s testimony was riddled with inconsistencies. His version of the incident shifted, and critical details about the alleged confinement were vague and unsupported.
How the Court Viewed the Case
The court carefully examined the defense arguments, especially the core points demonstrating that:
- The dispute was purely civil in nature.
- There was no clear criminal intent.
- No coercion or physical threats were used.
- And above all, it appeared more likely that the matter had been escalated unnecessarily into a criminal complaint.
The result? Full acquittal.
Why This Acquittal Mattered?
Because it reaffirms an essential truth:
Not every complaint warrants criminal prosecution, and not every dispute is a crime.
Sometimes, people are dragged into court simply because someone else told a more dramatic story. But when you have a defense team that digs deep and fights smart — the truth prevails.