Foreigner held over molest of student
Published on: Wed, Jul 30, 2025 Text Size: PENAMPANG: A 34-year-old Pakistani was arrested in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a female student in Putatan, following a police report lodged last month. The case went viral on social media. Acting on public information and intelligence, a team from the Putatan Police Station tracked down the suspect in Putatan at 6pm on Monday (July 28). District Police Chief Supt Sammy Newton thanked the public for channelling information about the suspect. The suspect is currently under remand. The case is being investigated under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences against Children Act 2017, which carries penalties of imprisonment and whipping upon conviction. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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