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New Straits Times
3 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Teen girl duped into sending nude photos on Telegram in health scam
MANJUNG: A 15-year-old girl has become the latest victim of an online scam after being deceived into sending nude photographs to an individual posing as a medical officer on the Telegram messaging platform. District police chief Assistant Commissioner Hasbullah Abd Rahman said the teenager had been tricked into believing she was participating in a virtual health screening for cervical and breast cancer. He said the victim was instructed to submit personal and family information, along with several nude images, allegedly for medical examination purposes. "The suspect convinced the victim that the procedure only required her photographs. The victim complied, believing it to be a legitimate request from a medical professional. "Upon realising she had been scammed, the teenager lodged a police report out of fear that the images might be shared online," he said in a statement yesterday. He added that police have so far received two related reports, and investigations are ongoing under Section 15(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. The offence carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM20,000, or both, upon conviction. He also urged parents, educators, and the general public to remain vigilant and proactive in educating children about the dangers of sharing personal information or images online. "This case highlights the critical need for awareness, especially among young people, about digital safety and online predators. "We urge parents and schools to continuously remind children not to share personal data or images with strangers online," he said. He added that the public is also advised to activate two-step verification on messaging apps like Telegram to protect their social media accounts from unauthorised access. Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact Inspector Nur Munawarah Ahmad at 011-1624 0391, the Manjung IPD Operations Room at 05-688 6222, or via the WhatsApp hotline at 017-682 8005 to assist with the investigation.
The Sun
4 hours ago
- The Sun
Police investigate Telegram scam involving teen's nude photos
IPOH: Police are investigating two reports involving a 15-year-old girl who was tricked into sending nude photographs to an individual posing as a medical doctor on Telegram. Manjung district police chief, ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman (pic), stated that preliminary investigations showed the girl had sent several nude images after being misled by the suspect. The girl claimed the suspect contacted her through Telegram, introducing himself as a doctor conducting remote health screenings. 'She was asked to provide personal and family details, along with nude photographs, allegedly for cervical and breast cancer screening. The victim was told only photos were needed, with no physical examination required. She later realised she had been deceived and lodged a police report fearing the images might be leaked,' said Hasbullah. The case is being investigated under Section 15(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Investigating Officer Inspector Nur Munawarah at 011-1624 0391 or the Manjung District Police Headquarters at 05-688 6222. Hasbullah advised parents and the public to remain cautious about online interactions, avoid sharing personal details with strangers, and enable Telegram's two-step verification for added security. - Bernama
Barnama
4 hours ago
- Barnama
Police Probe Girl Deceived Into Sending Nude Photos Through Telegram
IPOH, July 20 (Bernama) -- Police are investigating two reports involving a 15-year-old girl who was deceived into sending nude photographs to an individual posing as a medical doctor via the Telegram messaging application. Manjung District Police Chief, ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman, said preliminary investigations revealed that the girl had submitted several nude images after being misled by the suspect. According to the girl, the suspect is believed to have contacted the victim through Telegram and introduced himself as a doctor conducting remote health screenings. 'She was asked to provide personal and family details, along with several nude photographs, allegedly for cervical and breast cancer screening purposes. "She was told that only the photographs were required and that no physical examination was necessary. The victim later realised she had been deceived and lodged a police report out of concern that the images might be leaked," said Hasbullah in a statement today. He said an investigation paper has been opened, and the case is being investigated under Section 15(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. Members of the public with information related to the case are urged to contact Investigating Officer Inspector Nur Munawarah at 011-1624 0391, the Manjung District Police Headquarters (IPD) Operations Room at 05-688 6222, or the PDRM WhatsApp hotline at 017-682 8005 to assist with the investigation. Hasbullah also advised parents and the community to stay vigilant and be better informed about current issues involving sexual crimes against children. He also advised against sharing personal information with unknown individuals, especially online.
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Borneo Post
Two men charged for sexual offences against underage girls
KOTA KINABALU (July 18): Two men were separately charged in a Sessions Court here today for committing sexual offences against underage girls. In the first case, 33-year-old Jumat Pilih pleaded not guilty to a charge of raping a 15-year-old girl. The offence was allegedly committed around 6pm on November 20, 2021, in a storeroom at the Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) grounds in Penampang. He was charged under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, which carries a prison sentence of up to 20 years and whipping, upon conviction. The court fixed August 21 for pre-trial case management. Bail was set at RM10,000, with RM5,000 to be deposited, under two local sureties. Jumat was also ordered to report to the nearest police station twice a month and to surrender his passport. He was reminded not to interfere with prosecution witnesses. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurul Shafeerah Mad Iskim appeared for the prosecution, while counsel Dominic Chew represented the accused. In a separate case, 43-year-old Olkestria Bandang pleaded not guilty before judge Hurman Hussain to a charge of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. The alleged incident took place around 7pm in November 2024, inside a car at a parking lot in Inanam. He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides for imprisonment of up to 20 years and whipping, upon conviction. The court set October 17 for pre-trial case management and granted bail of RM3,000 under one local surety. Olkestria was also prohibited from approaching or harassing the victim, her family, and any prosecution witnesses. Deputy Public Prosecutor Fazriel Fardiansyah Abdul Kadir prosecuted, while counsel Nartiah F. Mirchelle Sambatan appeared for the accused.
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Teacher charged with sex assaults on pupil
SEREMBAN: A 53-year-old teacher has pleaded not guilty to three counts of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old pupil at a school in Kuala Pilah. The accused claimed trial after the charges were read before Sessions Court judge Mohamad Kamil Nizam yesterday. The alleged incidents took place between 1pm and 1.30pm at the school library on Jan 2, 2024. The teacher is facing charges under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and whipping upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Norazihah Asmuni proposed bail of RM20,000 for each charge and requested additional conditions, that the accused stay away from the victim and prosecution witnesses, report to the nearest police station once a month, and surrender his passport, if any. Norazihah also informed the court that the alleged victim was a pupil of the accused. Lawyer Ramzani Idris appealed for a lower bail amount, arguing that his client had since been reassigned to the Kuala Pilah district education office and would not be in contact with the victim. Mohamad Kamil set bail at RM15,000 for all three charges, with one surety. He also granted the prosecution's requested conditions. The case has been fixed for mention on Aug 18.
