Tuition Teacher Arrested on Suspicion of Sexually Abusing Five Male Students

KUALA LUMPUR: A tuition teacher has been arrested to assist investigations into allegations of sexual abuse and unnatural sexual intercourse involving five male students in the capital recently.

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the alleged offences took place at the suspect’s residence, which was also used as a tuition centre.

“The first police report was lodged on October 6, followed by a second report on October 10, while three more reports were received on October 11,” he said in a statement on Thursday.

Fadil said police were conducting a thorough investigation and recording statements from various parties to complete the investigation papers.

“Further investigations have been carried out, and police have obtained statements from the victims and their family members.

“All parties, including the victims’ families, the school authorities and the District Education Office (PPD), have given their full cooperation in the investigation,” he said.

Elaborating, Fadil said the suspect had been arrested and a remand application had been approved to allow a comprehensive investigation to be conducted.

“The suspect has been arrested and is currently under remand.

“The case is being investigated under Section 377C of the Penal Code and Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792),” he said.

Sinar Harian