KUALA LUMPUR – A religious teacher at a tahfiz school in Machang, Kelantan, has been arrested for allegedly raping three male students at the school over the past two years.
Machang district police chief, Ahmad Shafiki Hussin, said the 39-year-old ustaz was arrested following a report received last Monday regarding the rape incidents involving three students aged 12 to 13 years.
“The incidents occurred two years ago. All victims were asked to engage in rape by the teacher at the tahfiz centre.
“The suspect, a 39-year-old religious teacher, has been arrested for further investigation,” he said in a statement today.
Ahmad Shafiki said the case is being investigated under Section 377C of the Penal Code for “carnal intercourse against the order of nature”, which carries a jail sentence of between five and 20 years, with caning upon conviction.
He said the suspect was remanded for seven days on April 16 and the remand was extended for another seven days until April 29.
“Police advise the public not to make any speculation until the investigation of this case is completed,” he added. – April 26, 2024