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").