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Policemen accused of rape, extortion to be charged today

No compromise with any officer involved in criminal activity, misconduct, says Selangor police chief

8:47 AM MYT

 

SHAH ALAM – Two policemen arrested for allegedly raping a private college student and extorting money from her male companion will be charged at the Ampang court today.

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the duo will be charged following a directive from the deputy public prosecutor.

“Both the policemen will be charged under Section 384 of the Penal Code, while one of them will also be charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, Section 377C KK, Section 377CA KK, and Section 376(1) KK.

“Both will be charged in court at about 2pm tomorrow. Both have been suspended from their duties immediately,” he said in a statement last night.

He added that police will not compromise with any officer or personnel involved in criminal activities or misconduct and that investigations will be carried out in a transparent manner.

On January 11, it was reported that two Selangor police officers were arrested for extorting money and raping a private college student in Bukit Ampang View, Kuala Lumpur. – January 17, 2024

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