Police apprehended a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a girl inside a public restroom in Kulai
In a significant development, a suspect has been arrested in the Kulai area on Sunday evening in connection with a reported sexual act against a child. The incident, which took place at approximately 7:30 PM, is being investigated under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. The police received a report about the incident on September 14 from the girl's grandfather. According to the authorities, the arrest was made by a team of officers and personnel from the criminal investigation department's intelligence and operations branch, from the Kulai police headquarters. The suspect was apprehended at around 5:45 PM on the same day. The suspect, who has three prior convictions related to sexual crimes, will be brought to the Kulai magistrates' court tomorrow for remand. The day of the hearing has been set for tomorrow. Investigations are ongoing to determine if the suspect is involved in other cases in the district. Tan, a spokesperson for the police, stated that further details would be released as the investigation progresses. It is important to note that the maximum penalty for conviction under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 is 20 years' imprisonment and whipping. However, it is crucial to remember that all individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. At this time, there is no publicly available information about a crime victim at a toilet in Kulai at 7:30 AM on Sunday. The police have not released any further details about the location of the incident. As always, the public is encouraged to report any suspicious activities or crimes to the local authorities. The safety and well-being of our community's children are of utmost importance.
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