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Malay Mail
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- Malay Mail
Seremban hostel warden sentenced to six years' prison for sodomising five boys under 12
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Seremban Sessions Court today sentenced a hostel warden to six years imprisonment and four strokes of the cane after he admitted guilt to 12 charges involving sexual crimes against seven students including sodomy. The defendant, 38-year-old Mohd Khairi Fitri Baharom, who worked as both a teacher and dormitory supervisor at the educational facility, received his punishment from Judge Datin Surita Budin following his guilty plea, the New Straits Times reported. Six of the criminal charges involved the accused engaging in unnatural sexual acts with five children who were between nine and twelve years old during the time these incidents took place. These particular offences fall under Section 377C of the Penal Code, which mandates a minimum five-year prison term and maximum twenty-year sentence, plus corporal punishment. The remaining six charges concerned physical sexual assault committed against six children in the same age range of nine to twelve years old. These additional crimes violate Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which allows for penalties of up to two decades in prison along with caning. The criminal activities occurred at the educational institution located in Batu Kikir, Jempol, and at a residence in Kampung Rembang Panas, Kuala Pilah, spanning from March 2024 through January of this year. Defence attorney Ahmad Loqman Hakim Ahmad Khairie appealed for mercy, explaining that his unmarried client cares for his sick mother and requesting the court impose the lightest possible sentence. The prosecution team, consisting of deputy public prosecutors Norazihah Asmuni and Nurul Balkis Zunaidi, called for severe punishment appropriate to the gravity of the offenses, saying that the accused violated his duty to safeguard the students under his care. The judge ruled that the prison term would commence from May 25, the date of his arrest, and additionally mandated that he complete rehabilitation counselling and remain under police monitoring for one year following his release.
Free Malaysia Today
23-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Pakistani man charged with sodomy, sexual assault, robbery
Pakistani national Muhammad Hassan was charged in the Shah Alam sessions court today. PETALING JAYA : A Pakistani man pleaded not guilty in the Shah Alam sessions court today to several charges, including sodomy, sexual assault and robbery involving teenage and child victims. Muhammad Hassan, 24, made his plea after the charges were read to him in Urdu before judge Norazlin Othman, Berita Harian reported. Muhammad is accused of committing unnatural sexual intercourse with two male teenagers, aged 19 and 15, without their consent. The offences were allegedly committed on April 18 and June 26 in a forested area and a hall in Section 27, Shah Alam, at 1.30pm and 10.05pm, respectively. He was charged on two counts under Section 377C of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of five to 20 years and whipping, if convicted. Muhammad was also charged with robbing the 19-year-old teenager of RM230 in cash, as well as threatening to injure the victim when he tried to escape. The offence falls under Section 392 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison with the possibility of a fine or whipping upon conviction. He was further charged with sexually assaulting two boys, aged eight and 13, at a playground in Section 28 and a wooded area near a school in Section 27 sometime between May 27 and late June. He faces a charge under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which carries a maximum 20-year jail term and whipping, if found guilty. The prosecution was led by deputy public prosecutors Nurul Sofea Jaysal and Ruthra Raj Selvarajoo. The accused was unrepresented. Muhammad appealed to the court to appoint a lawyer for him, as he did not have any acquaintance or family in the country. The court set Sept 23 for the next case mention.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Yahoo
Child sex charges against Alabama man dropped after girl recants her story
PRATTVILLE − Charges in an Autauga County child sex case have been dropped after the alleged victim recanted her story on the stand. Bruce Wayne Abbott, 54, of Cullman, was indicted in October 2023 by the Autauga County Grand Jury on two counts of rape and two counts of sodomy, court records show. The alleged victim was a child under the age of 12. On April 29, Circuit Judge Amanda Baxley entered an order dropping all charges at the request of the district attorney's office. Abbott could not be reached for comment. District Attorney CJ Robinson confirmed the alleged victim recanted her story during the bench trial. In a bench trial there is no jury, the judge makes the decision on the verdict. More: Bodies of missing Mobile couple, granddaughter recovered after deadly Texas flood "She told a different story on the stand. It wasn't the same story she told investigators, forensic interviewers or the grand jury," Robinson said. "We asked for a recess and talked with her, and made sure no one had intimidated or threatened her in any way to get her to change her story. We are convinced no one intimidated her. "We felt we had no option under these circumstances but to drop the charges." The girl will not face charges relating to filing a false report, he said. "In speaking with her and her family extensively, it was determined that she would not face any charges," he said. Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Marty Roney at mroney@ To support his work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Child sex charges dropped in Autauga County case after story recanted Solve the daily Crossword
Free Malaysia Today
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Sarawak singer claims trial to sodomising teen in longhouse
Singer Ambrose Neli faces a jail term of five to 20 years and whipping, if found guilty. (Reuters pic) PETALING JAYA : A local singer in Sibu, Sarawak, has claimed trial to sodomising a 17-year-old boy at a longhouse in March last year. Ambrose Neli, 36, also known by his stage name Wai Buntas, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to him in Iban in the Sibu sessions court by an interpreter. Ambrose is accused of committing carnal intercourse against the order of nature without consent on the boy at a longhouse in Sibu at about 2am on March 9, 2024. The charge was framed under Section 377C of the Penal Code, punishable by five to 20 years in prison and whipping, if convicted, The Borneo Post reported. Judge Musyiri Peet fixed Aug 20 for mention and allowed Ambrose to post bail at RM7,000.
Malay Mail
06-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Pakistani suspect in Shah Alam child sex assault cases still on the run in Malaysia
SHAH ALAM, July 6 — A Pakistani man believed to be a suspect in four cases of sodomy and molestation involving three children and a teenage boy in Section 27 and Section 28 here, is believed to still be in the country. Shah Alam police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the 25-year-old suspect who reportedly assaulted the victims in separate incidents between April and now. 'To date, the number of victims remains at four, all of whom are believed to be students or minors,' he said in a statement. He said investigations revealed the suspect would approach victims by asking them to pick up items or assist him with booking an e-hailing ride. He would then hug them from behind and choke them if they resisted. 'When the victims were distracted, he would punch and drag them to a location where he allegedly attempted to commit sodomy. The suspect also reportedly followed the victims while looking for an opportunity to strike,' Mohd Iqbal added. The case is being investigated under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 and Section 377C of the Penal Code. — Bernama
