Foreign man caught with 56-year-old sex worker in mid-day raid
MUAR: A 33-year-old foreign man was caught red-handed with a 56-year-old sex worker during a mid-day raid by the Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) at a budget lodging house here yesterday.
The man, who allegedly paid RM40 for a 30-minute session, was detained during the 12.50pm raid at one of four old premises flagged by the authorities for operating as venues for paid sex.
In a statement, JAINJ said the woman was among more than 10 ageing non-Muslim prostitutes found waiting for customers during the sting operation in the heart of Muar.
"Several male Muslim clients managed to flee the scene after being tipped off by a caretaker," the department said.
The premises, believed to have been operating for years, were said to be frequented by foreign men living apart from their families.
The detained suspect is expected to be charged at the Muar Syariah Court under Section 27 of the Johor Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment for engaging in immoral acts. The non-Muslim woman was released.
"JAINJ has conducted numerous such operations in the past, leading to the arrest and prosecution of both local and foreign offenders," the department added.
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