{
  "id": 11843240,
  "title": "Motivational speaker linked to underage sexual harassment allegations granted police bail",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/motivational-speaker-linked-to-underage-sexual-harassment-allegations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T04:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127962/motivational-speaker-linked-to-underage-sexual-harassment-allegations-granted-police-bail"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A married motivational speaker has been released on police bail following accusations of underage sexual harassment and grooming, according to Perlis police. The arrest comes after several female victims alleged the individual targeted them through TikTok, posing as potential employers or academic prospects. The suspect allegedly offered them money and hotel stays in exchange for sexual favors. Perlis Police Chief Deputy Commissioner Hamzah Hashim confirmed the suspect's two-day remand has concluded, and he will be released this afternoon after fulfilling the necessary procedural steps. The case stems from the victims' social media posts detailing their experiences with the accused motivational speaker.",
  "summary": "A MOTIVATIONAL speaker implicated in alleged sexual harassment and grooming of underage victims will be released on police bail today following the expiration of his remand period. Perlis Police Chief Deputy Commissioner Hamzah Hashim confirmed that ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Married motivational speaker released on police bail",
    "Accused of underage sexual harassment and grooming",
    "Victims targeted via TikTok with false job offers"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Motivational speaker in sexual harassment probe to be released on police bail",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/motivational-speaker-in-sexual-harassment-probe-to-be-released-on",
        "published": "2026-10-04T03:39:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}