Man arrested for allegedly raping 13-year-old niece in Kuching
KUCHING (May 31): A man in his 30s was arrested yesterday for allegedly raping his 13-year-old niece.
According to an official statement by the Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD Kuching) via its Facebook page, the incident came to light on May 14, at approximately 6.15am, when the victim informed one of her parents that she had been raped by her uncle, the parent's own brother, at around 2am on April 4.
The suspect, a local man, was eventually arrested by officers from the IPD Kuching Criminal Investigation Department in the Santubong area, shortly after the complainant lodged a police report at the Santubong Police Station on May 29 at around 4.43pm.
'The suspect has several prior criminal records. During initial questioning, he admitted to raping his underage niece,' the post stated.
The case is being investigated under Section 376B of the Penal Code for incest involving a minor. The suspect has been remanded by the Kuching Magistrate's Court. crime incest rape underage
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