A 32-year-old military sergeant has been remanded for five days by the Magistrate’s Court today (July 25) for allegedly molesting an underage girl.
The suspect, who is also a father, had previously faced five charges, including rape and physical sexual assault, involving a form 1 student in Melaka.
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He drove the victim around the neighbourhood
According to Sinar Harian, the 13-year-old girl is the elder sister of the 5-year-old victim.
Following the incident, the younger victim confided in her mother about the suspect’s disturbing actions, which took place one afternoon in January within their residential area in Alor Gajah, Malacca.
Reports also stated that the victim was on her way home from kindergarten when the suspect offered her a ride and drove her around the neighbourhood.
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He repeatedly lured her with ice cream
The suspect lured the 5-year-old with ice cream before hugging her, kissing her on the cheeks and mouth, and touching her private parts.
The victim claimed that this happened frequently, with the suspect repeatedly using ice cream as a way to entice her before molesting her.
Meanwhile, based on a police report lodged by the victim’s family, the suspect was arrested on July 24 (Thursday) evening. He is currently under remand as investigations continue under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act (SOACA) 2017.
Stay tuned for more updates!
