Youth leader accused of sexual abuse of teens
MERSING: Six male victims, including two brothers, have come forward to claim that a youth division leader of a political party had sexually abused them.

Police said the 36-year-old youth leader is expected to be released today after an order to remand him expires.

Mersing OCPD Supt Abdul Razak Abdullah Sani said police received five reports from the six male victims, who are between 15 and 21 years old.

“After the suspect was arrested, more victims have come forward.

“At present, six male victims, aged 15 to 21 years old, have lodged five police reports against the same suspect.

“He was placed under a three-day remand which ends today, and he will be released from police custody,” he said in a statement.

He added that the suspect, who is a leader of the youth wing in the Mersing district, was investigated under Section 377C of the Penal Code for committing carnal intercourse against the order of nature without the victims’ consent, which carries a maximum of 20 years in jail and whipping, if found guilty.

Police have thus far not revealed the identity of the suspect.

He urged members of the public not to speculate on the case which could disrupt the investigations and court proceedings.

He also encouraged those with more information on the case to contact the Mersing IPD Hotline at 07-799 6224.
MERSING: Six male victims, including two brothers, have come forward to claim that a youth division leader of a political party had sexually abused them.Police said the 36-year-old youth leader is expected to be released today after an order to remand him expires.