Teen held over alleged rape of 15-year-old girl at market
KUALA TERENGGANU: A teenage boy was arrested at 11.30am today on suspicion of raping a 15-year-old girl at a market here.
A 15-year-old girl reported being raped by a teenage boy at a market in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, according to police. The suspect, a student at a local school, was arrested on suspicion of the alleged crime. Police received the report from the girl's mother, who had been informed by a market security guard. The girl later admitted to her mother that the rape had occurred, revealing they had a romantic relationship.
The case will be investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years and whipping upon conviction. Police have opened six investigation papers involving sexual offenses in the district from October 1 to 14.
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