Police arrest man for alleged molestation in Bayan Lepas
GEORGE TOWN: Police have confirmed the arrest of a 24-year-old foreign man who allegedly molested a woman near an apartment in Bayan Lepas.
A video of the suspect being confronted recently went viral online.
George Town OCPD ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad reported that the arrest followed a police report lodged by the 38-year-old victim at about 12.45am on Tuesday.
According to Abdul, the woman claimed the suspect groped her breast during the incident at about 11.15pm on Monday (June 2).
"We have arrested the suspect following the report, and he is currently being remanded to assist in investigations under Section 354 of the Penal Code for outraging a person's modesty.
"The case will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor for further action once investigations are completed," he said on Thursday (June 5).
Abdul also confirmed that police were acting on the viral video showing the suspect being questioned and expressed appreciation for the public's assistance in apprehending the suspect.
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