Police submit investigation paper on influencer accused of sending lewd images to teen
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have submitted the investigation paper involving a social media influencer suspected of sending lewd images to a teenage girl to the Deputy Public Prosecutor for further action.
Gombak OCPD Asst Comm Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir said the paper was handed over on Tuesday (May 27), the same day the 22-year-old suspect was released on police bail.
He added that, to date, no additional police reports have been received regarding the possibility of other victims.
"At this point, we have not received any other reports involving the same suspect. Only the case involving the teenage girl has been reported," he said during a press conference at the Gombak district police headquarters, here on Thursday (May 29).
On May 23, media reports stated that the influencer had been remanded for four days, with the remand extended by another two days until May 27, to assist in the investigation into allegations of sending lewd images to a 14-year-old girl.
The case was being investigated under Section 15(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. – Bernama
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Star
2 hours ago
- The Star
Malaysian senior citizen killed in road accident in Narathiwat, Thailand
NARATHIWAT (Thailand): (Bernama) A Malaysian senior citizen died after the vehicle he was driving skidded into a ditch in an accident along the Narathiwat-Pattani Highway near Yi Ngo District in Thailand's southern province on Thursday (June 5) afternoon. Yi Ngo District Police Chief, Naravi Binwaearong, said his department received a report of the accident at 3pm local time. "Police officers who arrived at the scene found that the victim had been taken to Yi Ngo Hospital and was confirmed dead a few hours after the accident,' he said when contacted today (Thursday). He said the victim, aged 68, was from Pasir Mas, Kelantan, and had been driving alone at the time of the incident. Preliminary investigations found that the accident was caused by a burst tyre on the four-wheel drive vehicle the victim was driving. "The police have informed the Malaysian Consulate of the incident, and the victim's body remains at Yi Ngo Hospital,' he added. - Bernama Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Barnama
3 hours ago
- Barnama
Zairil Withdraws Defamation Suit After Activists Retract Unfounded Allegations
GEORGE TOWN, June 5 (Bernama) -- State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari today withdrew his defamation suit against activists Ravinder Singh and Khoo Salma Nasution, following their retraction of allegedly defamatory remarks made during the 2023 Penang State Election. Zairil confirmed the withdrawal at the Penang Sessions Court, stating that all parties acknowledged the allegations were unfounded. 'The case has reached its conclusion at the Penang Sessions Court today. Both defendants have retracted their statements and expressed sincere regret over the matter. 'As a result, I have agreed to withdraw my suit against them. May this serve as a lesson to always verify your facts before making unfounded allegations and irresponsible claims,' Zairil said in a statement posted on Facebook. In a joint statement, Ravinder and Khoo acknowledged that their allegations were unfounded and expressed regret for any embarrassment, inconvenience, or reputational harm caused to Zairil as a result of their statements and any ensuing misunderstandings. 'The parties are unanimously of the opinion that bringing the matter to a close is in the best interest of all concerned. Khoo and Ravinder have removed the recording from their respective social media accounts and further undertake not to republish the same,' the statement read. According to the statement, on Aug 5, 2023, a recording was uploaded by Khoo on her X account, depicting an interaction between herself and Ravinder during a civil protest against the Penang South Reclamation project. The same recording was subsequently shared on Ravinder's Facebook page on Aug 22, 2023. The recording referenced Zairil's role as a member of the Penang government and alleged that a familial connection influenced the appointment of the project delivery partner for the reclamation project.
Barnama
3 hours ago
- Barnama
Malaysian Senior Citizen Killed In Road Accident In Narathiwat
NARATHIWAT (Thailand), June 5 (Bernama) – A Malaysian senior citizen died after the vehicle he was driving skidded into a ditch in an accident along the Narathiwat-Pattani Highway near Yi Ngo District in Thailand's southern province this afternoon. Yi Ngo District Police Chief, Naravi Binwaearong, said his department received a report of the accident at 3pm local time. 'Police officers who arrived at the scene found that the victim had been taken to Yi Ngo Hospital and was confirmed dead a few hours after the accident,' he said when contacted today (Thursday).
