Foreign man nabbed for allegedly molesting woman in apartment car park
GEORGE TOWN: A viral video alleging that a foreign national molested a woman in Bayan Lepas has drawn widespread public attention and prompted swift police action.
Northeast district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad, confirmed that police received a report from the 38-year-old victim on Tuesday.
She claimed she was groped on the breast by the suspect in the parking area of an apartment complex in Bayan Lepas at about 11.15pm on Monday.
"The 24-year-old foreign suspect was apprehended by members of the public at the scene and handed over to the authorities.
"He is currently being held in remand as investigations proceed under Section 354 of the Penal Code, which covers assault or use of criminal force with intent to outrage modesty," he said in a statement today.
Rozak said the investigation paper would soon be completed and referred to the deputy public prosecutor for proposed charges.
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