Two Filipina domestic workers in Hong Kong, Jucen Lihaylihay Naong and Rowena Marcaida Cerdina, have been acquitted of charges related to practicing illegal dentistry. The trial, involving four workers initially, ended with the acquittal midway through proceedings. The defence successfully argued that the arrests appeared staged by authorities, suggesting a “show” was created. Concerns were raised regarding the manner of the arrest and presented evidence to support their claims. This case highlights issues surrounding the legal vulnerabilities and working conditions faced by domestic workers in Hong Kong. The acquittals raise questions about the handling of the case by Hong Kong authorities and their investigative practices.