Melbourne, Australia — April 15, 2026 Victoria Police confirmed Wednesday they are investigating allegations of a sexual assault involving pop star Katy Perry in Melbourne in 2010, while Perry's representatives denounced the claims as "dangerous reckless lies" made by actress Ruby Rose.
## Police Investigation Underway Authorities in the Australian state of Victoria announced they are probing an alleged sexual assault involving Katy Perry that reportedly occurred in Melbourne in 2010. The police statement emphasized that due to the ongoing investigation, it would be "unangemessen" (inappropriate) to disclose further details about the case.
The allegations surfaced after Australian actress Ruby Rose, known for her role in the prison series *Orange Is the New Black*, made claims on social media. Perry's team swiftly rejected the accusations, issuing a statement to *Variety* that described Rose's posts as "nicht nur rundweg falsch, es sind gefährliche rücksichtslose Lügen" ("not only completely false, they are dangerous reckless lies").
## Perry's Defense and Rose's History of Allegations Perry's representatives highlighted what they called a pattern of behavior by Rose, stating the actress has repeatedly made "ernste Anschuldigungen gegen diverse Personen" ("serious allegations against various individuals") on social media, many of which have been "wiederholt von den Genannten zurückgewiesen" ("repeatedly denied by those accused"). They noted this behavior is "gut dokumentiert" ("well-documented").
The pop star's camp did not elaborate on the specifics of the 2010 incident but stressed their commitment to cooperating with authorities if formally contacted. Meanwhile, Victoria Police have not indicated whether Perry or her representatives have been interviewed as part of their inquiry.
## Broader Context and Reactions The case has drawn attention to the challenges of investigating decade-old allegations, particularly those involving high-profile figures. Legal experts in Australia note that while such cases are difficult to prosecute due to the passage of time, police are obligated to review credible claims.
Rose, who has been vocal on social media about various personal and professional grievances, has not provided additional public statements since the police confirmation. Her previous posts, which initially sparked the investigation, were deleted shortly after Perry's team issued their rebuttal.
The Victoria Police statement did not name Rose directly but acknowledged the role of social media in bringing the allegations to their attention. Authorities urged anyone with relevant information to come forward while reminding the public that investigations of this nature require careful scrutiny to protect all parties involved.
No timeline has been given for the completion of the probe.