Melaka school principal arrested over alleged sexual abuse of student
Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the case was being investigated under Section 14 of the Sexual Offences against Children Act 2017.
He confirmed the report was lodged yesterday, and police have since arrested the 58-year-old man.
According to the police report, the victim claimed the incident occurred on June 29, when he was allegedly hugged and asked to say "I love you" to the man in the school toilet numerous times.
The complainant also claimed he was groped while pasting certificates at the principal's office in June.
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