Terengganu police arrest three Myanmar men over sexual offence against disabled woman
CHUKAI, Aug 9 — Three Myanmar male refugees working as construction and cleaning workers were detained in connecti...
On August 9, the Kemaman district police in Terengganu detained three Myanmar refugee men accused of a sexual offence against an intellectually disabled woman. The suspects, aged between 19 and 28, were apprehended following a report of the alleged incident from a 20-year-old woman. They were remanded from August 8 to 12 to aid the ongoing investigation, which is being conducted under Section 376 of the Penal Code.
Police Chief Supt Mohd Razi Mohd Rosli stated that the investigation needs to be carefully handled, considering the victim's disability. The police have also identified a video circulating on TikTok showing a crowd gathering in front of Kampung Enjin Gergaji Flats following the allegations. The public is advised not to jump to conclusions or spread misinformation, as the case is still under investigation.
The public is encouraged to provide any relevant information to the police by contacting any nearby police station or by calling 09-859 2222 to speak with Inspector Mohd Hadaza Mat Amin.
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