Man claims he was sexually harassed by balloon seller in Genting Highlands
A screenshot from the TikTok video shows the user claiming to have been sexually harassed by a balloon seller in Genting Highlands.
BENTONG – Police have yet to receive any reports following viral claims that a man was sexually harassed by a balloon seller in Genting Highlands.
Bentong district police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the three-minute and eight-second video was uploaded by the individual on the social media platform TikTok.
According to Zaiham, police detected the video clip at around 10.30pm on Tuesday.
'Initial investigations found that no police report had been lodged as of Wednesday regarding the incident.
'We urge the owner of the TikTok account to come forward to the Bentong District Police Headquarters (IPD) to assist with the investigation,' he said in a statement on Wednesday. Bentong district police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar.
Earlier, in the video posted by the TikTok user, the individual claimed to have been approached by a man, a vendor offering free balloons, who then invited him to a room to give him food.
Once in the room, the individual alleged that the vendor offered him fried bananas and asked him to show something believed to be his private parts in exchange for RM50, but he managed to escape.
Zaiham added that initial checks on the TikTok account also revealed that the individual had claimed to be a victim of similar incidents and crimes at other locations.
'If I find any elements of falsehood in the claims, police will not hesitate to take action.
'Public safety is not a matter to be taken lightly, as such actions can create negative perceptions and public unease,' he said.
He also urged anyone who has experienced similar incidents to come forward or contact the nearest police station.
'The public is encouraged to lodge a report if they have been victims so that a thorough investigation can be conducted,' he added.
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