27-Year-Old M'sian Influencer Arrested For Showing Private Parts To A Woman On Video Call
The victim had been acquainted with the suspect via Instagram since early May.
By Aqasha Nalani — 31 May 2024, 11:18 AM
On Wednesday, 29 May, a 27-year-old content creator was detained for allegedly exposing his genitals during a video call with a woman
Wangsa Maju district police chief ACP Mohamad Lazim Ismail confirmed that his department received a report about the incident on 17 May.
He said that the victim, a 24-year-old woman, claimed that the suspect committed public indecency over a video call.
"Initial investigations revealed that the victim had been acquainted with the suspect via Instagram since early May.
"The suspect made a video call to the victim, during which he exposed his genitals and spoke indecently," Mohamad Lazim said in a statement.
The suspect has been released on bail, and the investigation papers are being completed before being referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP)
"The case is being investigated under Section 509 of the Penal Code and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955," said Mohamad Lazim.
He also emphasised the importance of being cautious when using social media.
"The public is advised to exercise caution when using social media and not be easily duped by people they have just met.
"If anyone has any information, they can report it to the Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline at 03-2115 9999, the Wangsa Maju Police Hotline at 03-92899222, or any nearby police station," he added.
If you or someone you know may be at risk or has experienced sexual abuse or assault, please reach out to these Malaysian organisations:
1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)
Operating hours: 24-hour
Contact: +603-30008858
SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058
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2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9.30am - 5.30pm)
Contact: +603-78770224
WhatsApp/Telegram: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221
Email: [email protected]
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3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)
Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340
WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4180342
Email: [email protected]
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4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)
Operating hours: Monday (7pm - 9pm),Tuesday to Thursday (9.30am - 11.30am), Saturday (2pm - 4pm)
Contact: +6082-368853
SMS/WhatsApp: +6016-5822660 | +6013-8044285
Email: [email protected]
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5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)
Contact: +6088-280200 | +6011-27908020
Email: [email protected]
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6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (3pm - 12am)
WhatsApp: +6016-7213065
Email: [email protected]
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7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)
Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF's Reporting Portal.
