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Cops nab suspected Peeping Tom in Bukit Bintang

Police say a woman was using the toilet when she noticed a man peering at her through a gap above the cubicle.

Cops nab suspected Peeping Tom in Bukit Bintang

In Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Bintang area, a suspected Peeping Tom has been apprehended following an incident involving a woman who discovered him looking into her toilet cubicle. The 37-year-old woman lodged a police report at 12.01am, recounting how she was startled by a man peering through a gap above the cubicle and subsequently sought assistance from her husband.

Detective Chief Ahmad Azwan Amin Nordin of Dang Wangi police revealed that the suspect, a 21-year-old male, has been held in custody until November 11 to aid in the ongoing investigation. A 24-second video of the incident went viral on social media, showcasing several people's outrage over the alleged actions of the individual.

The suspect faces charges under Section 509 of the Penal Code, which can result in up to five years in jail, a fine, or both, for allegedly insulting the victim's modesty. Additionally, he is being investigated for insulting behavior under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, which allows for a fine of up to RM100.

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