Melbourne, Australia — Katy Perry is now the subject of a formal police investigation in Australia after Ruby Rose filed a report concerning an alleged incident that took place in 2010 at a Melbourne nightclub. Victoria Police confirmed detectives are actively examining the historical sexual assault claim, marking the transition from years of social media allegations to an official criminal probe.
Ruby Rose, known for roles in Orange Is the New Black and Batgirl, publicly detailed her experience after nearly two decades of silence. Rose explained that she initially treated the incident as a humorous anecdote and later remained quiet to protect her visa status when Perry agreed to assist with her US documentation. According to Rose, the incident left her physically ill and emotionally shaken.
Victoria Police’s Melbourne Sexual Offenses and Child Abuse Investigation Team confirmed the alleged encounter occurred at a licensed nightclub in Melbourne’s Central Business District. Perry’s representatives strongly denied the allegations, calling them “categorically false” and “dangerous, reckless lies,” noting Rose’s history of making unproven public claims.
Following the report, Rose announced she will step back from public commentary regarding the matter. She stated that finalizing her police reports allows her to begin an emotional healing process, while acknowledging the limitations on discussing the case publicly.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not announced any further developments or charges as of this time.
