4 suspects charged with immigration offences in Kemaman rape case
KUALA TERENGGANU: Four Rohingya suspects detained over the alleged rape of a woman with a disability in Kemaman in August have been charged with immigration offences, while investigations into the alleged sexual offence are ongoing.
Four Rohingya suspects detained over the alleged August rape of a disabled woman in Kemaman have been charged with immigration offences, while the investigation into the sexual offence continues. Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairudin stated that the investigation papers on immigration offences were referred to the deputy public prosecutor's office in Kemaman for charging instructions.
The four suspects were brought before Kemaman Magistrates Court on August 30 and denied bail. Another suspect, whose identification papers were valid, was released earlier. Investigations into the rape under Section 376 of the Penal Code are ongoing to finalize the investigation papers before they are sent back to the deputy public prosecutor's office.
Khairi acknowledged public concern over the case's progress and assured that all actions were based on gathered facts and evidence. The investigation emphasizes professional, transparent, and comprehensive procedures with due attention to the victim's welfare and interests. Police received a report on August 7 regarding the alleged rape of a 23-year-old woman with an intellectual disability. The case is under investigation for immigration offences.
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