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Muar rape, extortion case: Teen admits guilt, friend claims trial

Muar rape, extortion case: Teen admits guilt, friend claims trial

MUAR: A 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty at the magistrates' court here today to raping and extorting a 20-year-old female public university student, while his 19-year-old friend claimed trial to both charges.
The duo were jointly charged with raping the victim in a palm oil estate between 9pm and 11.30pm on July 7.
The offence is framed under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to 20 years and whipping, upon conviction.
Only the juvenile admitted guilt, while Alif Hakim Hamil, 19, pleaded not guilty and was granted RM8,000 bail with conditions to report to the nearest police station monthly and refrain from contacting prosecution witnesses.
Deputy public prosecutor Diyana Najihah Muhamed Fauzi prosecuted, while Alif was represented by counsel Salmi Hamdan Sabran. The court fixed Aug 14 for document submission.
Meanwhile, at the Sessions Court, the pair were jointly charged with extorting RM250 from the student's 21-year-old boyfriend at the same time and location.
The charge, framed under Section 384 of the Penal Code, carries a sentence of up to 10 years' jail, a fine, whipping, or any combination of the three upon conviction.
Magistrate Suzana Mokhtar fixed Sept 28 for the presentation of case facts and orders, and the submission of the Social Welfare Department behavioural report for the juvenile accused.
Bail was set at RM3,000 for the underage offender and RM2,000 for Alif in connection with the extortion charge.
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