Two Vietnamese officials allegedly sexually assaulted two young women in a Wellington restaurant. New Zealand police confirmed the assaults but the men left the country before charges could be filed. The victims are urging authorities to pursue extradition, though no treaty exists between the two countries. The incident occurred days before a planned visit by the Vietnamese Prime Minister.
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