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Malay Mail
15-07-2025
- Malay Mail
In JB, six youths from alleged syndicate claim trial to multiple charges of child sex offences, trafficking, and labour exploitation
JOHOR BARU, July 15 — Six members of an online fraud and sexual extortion syndicate pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to multiple charges involving child sexual offences, human trafficking, and labour exploitation. The accused — Sham Chee Fei, 33; Kuek Pei Lin, 19; Lee Chun Kit, 28; Tommy Voo Tze Hau, 27; a 17-year-old male; and Abdul Rahufur Rahim Idris, 30 — were brought before two judges for a string of offences. Sham, Kuek, Lee, Voo and the minor were jointly charged with trafficking a 15-year-old girl, a 16-year-old boy, and a 26-year-old man for labour exploitation by deception. The trafficking offences allegedly took place at a house on Jalan Lagenda 34, Taman Lagenda Putra in Kulai, between March 23 and May 23. They were charged under Sections 14 and 12 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007, read with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which carry sentences of up to life imprisonment, caning, and hefty fines. Separately, Kuek, Voo, and the juvenile were also charged with attempting to produce child sexual abuse material involving the two teenage victims. These charges, under Section 5 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, carry up to 30 years' imprisonment and six strokes of the cane. Abdul Rahufur was charged under Section 15(f) of the same Act for allegedly ordering the teenage girl to perform sexual acts on the teenage boy. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to RM20,000, or both, for the alleged act committed on May 22-23. Lee was also separately charged with possessing child sexual abuse material — two photos and two videos — found on a mobile phone on June 20. The prosecution was led by Deputy Public Prosecutors Nur Diyana Zubir and Nur Farah Wahida Shahudin, while multiple defence counsels represented the accused. Bail ranging from RM6,000 to RM35,000 was granted for each accused, with conditions including monthly police reporting, surrender of passports, and no tampering with witness. The court set August 13, 14, and 19 for mention and document submission, while Sham, Voo and one M. Nageswaran also face separate charges in Kulai for allegedly causing grievous hurt with a rubber hose.
BBC News
30-06-2025
- BBC News
Teenager sentenced for social media child sexual offences
A Guernsey teenager has been sentenced to almost three years in youth detention for child sexual offences, according to Guernsey force said 18-year-old Jessica Garnham-Burton was arrested in May 2024 for using social media platform Snapchat to speak to children. Examination of seized devices revealed Garnham-Burton was posing as a child on the platform and speaking to two children in a sexual manner and sharing images, police pleaded guilty to 10 counts, including six of making indecent images of children and was sentenced to two years eight months in youth detention at the Royal Court. Garnham-Burton was ordered to serve two years eight months in youth detention during a hearing on Friday at the Royal Court for these offences, and also offences of sending messages of an indecent character and making indecent images of Police said there was also evidence Garnham-Burton made attempts to meet the children, despite being aware of their ages. Device examinations also revealed 51 indecent images. 'Monitor children's devices' Guernsey Police said: "This case is a good example of why it is important as parents to monitor your children's devices by using parental controls on wi-fi, devices and each app. "And why we would always recommend you think carefully about what age you allow your children to have access to social media, all of which is age restricted to 13-plus."There will always be people out there seeking to take advantage of the anonymity many social media and gaming platforms afford."
BBC News
26-06-2025
- BBC News
Sark man jailed over multiple child sexual offences
A man who travelled to the UK with the intention of meeting an underage girl has been jailed for 12 years for multiple child sexual Solowan, 40, pleaded guilty to 12 charges after he was arrested in Sark on 16 December charges included the intended sexual activity rape of a child under 13 and the indented sexual activity rape and sexual touching of a child under said they found a "significant number" of indecent images of children on devices seized at his property and evidence he had tried to meet another child in the UK. In October 2024, Solowan travelled to the UK intending to meet a person he believed to be a 12-year-old girl, but no meeting took place, said said Solowan also engaged in online chats with an individual claiming to be a 14-year-old girl, but investigations later confirmed this was an adult male who was living in had booked flights to Manchester in November 2024, believing he would meet the child, police these conversations, he also discussed plans to meet other girls, resulting in four further charges, officers Police said it would "relentlessly pursue" those who try to exploit young people."Our priority is keeping our community safe, and by taking swift action we have prevented potential harm to vulnerable individuals," said the force."The charges brought towards this individual reflect the seriousness of the offences."
ABC News
09-06-2025
- ABC News
South Burnett school employee faces court charged with child sex offences
Queensland police have charged a 67-year-old man, who was employed at a school in Queensland's South Burnett region, with child sexual offences. Police allege the offences were committed over a five-month period between January and June this year. The man has been charged with four counts of rape and appeared before the Kingaroy Magistrates Court earlier today. In a statement, Queensland's Department of Education said it was aware a school staff member had been charged with deeply concerning offences. The department confirmed the individual concerned was no longer working at a state school. The statement also said there was no higher priority than protecting the safety and wellbeing of students, and that support would continue to be provided for any students, parents or staff requiring assistance.
