Manhunt for a monk: Suspected molester sought by Sepang cops
Sepang OCPD Asst Comm Norhizam Bahaman said the victim lodged a report on Friday (July 4).
"The suspect is a substitute at the temple in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, as the regular monk is overseas," he said in a statement on Tuesday (July 8).
"The suspect sprinkled water on the victim as part of a prayer ritual before allegedly molesting her.
"Efforts to trace the suspect are underway," he added.
The case is being investigated under Section 354 of the Penal Code for intent to outrage modesty.
The victim described the incident in a social media post.
She claimed the suspect had fled the scene by the time she went back to the temple with her family to confront him.
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