Penang cops probe alleged sexual harassment of girl, 16
The victim's mother previously claimed images of her daughter were manipulated with AI and distributed in her school and on social media.
Police in Penang are investigating allegations of sexual harassment and cyberbullying against a 16-year-old student. According to Penang police chief Dennis Lim, the victim received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number asking her to send a personal video of herself. Shortly after, the suspect sent a view-one-time picture of the complainant with an insulting caption.
The victim suspects this was done by someone from her school. Investigations are being conducted under Section 8 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act and Section 507E of the Penal Code, which deal with child pornography and harassment. The Penang education department has also launched an internal probe, prioritizing the victim's protection and providing psychosocial support.
The victim's mother, 46, reported that her daughter had been experiencing sexual harassment and cyberbullying since April, with manipulated images of her being distributed online and at the school.
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