Katy Perry Faces Police Investigation Following Ruby Rose's Sexual Assault Allegations
Pop superstar Katy Perry is currently under investigation by Victoria Police in Australia following serious sexual assault allegations made by actress Ruby Rose. The investigation centers on an incident that allegedly occurred at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010, when both women were in their twenties.
Historical Allegations Surface After Decades
Ruby Rose, the 40-year-old actress best known for her role in Orange Is the New Black, first made the allegations public through social media comments before filing a formal police report on April 13, 2026. According to Rose, the alleged assault took place at the Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne's central business district when she was in her early twenties.
"Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives are investigating a historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010," confirmed a Victoria Police spokesperson. "Police have been told the incident occurred at a licensed premises in Melbourne's CBD. As the investigation remains ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage."
Conflicting Accounts and Legal Proceedings
Perry, now 41, has vehemently denied the allegations through her representatives. A statement released to media outlets declared: "The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous reckless lies. Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named."
Sources close to Perry have indicated that the singer was "taken aback" by the allegations, describing the development as "a massive shock to everyone." According to these sources, while the two celebrities have "a complicated backstory," they have "never really been friends."
Social Media Sparks Formal Complaint
The allegations first emerged publicly when Rose responded to Perry's comment about Justin Bieber's Coachella performance on Instagram. Rose wrote: "Katy Perry assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a s**t what she thinks."
Following this initial statement, Rose provided more detailed accounts on Threads, alleging that Perry had "rubbed her vagina on [Rose's] face" during the incident. She further claimed that she had remained silent about the alleged assault for years because Perry had assisted her with obtaining a U.S. visa in the 2010s by "writing and signing letters of recommendation" for her application.
"After it I threw up on her. I told the story publicly but changed it to be a 'funny little drunk story' because I didn't know how else to handle it," Rose wrote. "Later she agreed to help me get my US visa. So I kept it a secret."
Investigation Progress and Public Statements
Rose has since announced that she can no longer discuss the case publicly due to the ongoing police investigation. In a Tuesday post, she explained: "Last update on this: As of this afternoon, I have finalized all of my reports. This means I am no longer able to comment, repost, or talk publicly about any of those cases, or the individuals involved."
She continued: "It's going to look like I am ignoring everything from supportive messages, to other people's experiences, but I'm not. This is a standard request from the police and in many ways, quite the relief. I can start the healing process now. And temporarily move forward."
Rose reflected on the timing of her disclosure, writing: "I was only in my early 20s. I'm now 40. It has taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly. Though I am so grateful to have made it long enough to find my voice, it just shows how much of an impact trauma and sexual assault takes."
Ongoing Legal Process
The investigation by Victoria Police's specialized Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team continues as both parties maintain their conflicting positions. The case represents a significant development in the ongoing conversation about historical sexual assault allegations in the entertainment industry, particularly those involving high-profile celebrities.
As the legal process unfolds, neither party is expected to make further public statements about the specific allegations while police continue their investigation into the events alleged to have occurred sixteen years ago in Melbourne.
