The matter was confirmed by Kuala Lumpur Criminal Investigation Department chief SAC Rusdi Mohd Isa when contacted by Bernama today.
The 35-year-old coach from China was detained on Oct 2 after police received a report from the victim.
He was remanded for five days from Oct 3 to facilitate investigations into the alleged rape.
Meanwhile in Kota Kinabalu, police recorded the statements of 18 individuals and seized the closed circuit television (CCTV) recordings in connection with the case.
Inspector-General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun said the police had also referred to the forensic, chemist and pathologist departments to complete the investigation process before submitting a complete report to the Attorney-General’s Chambers.
“So far, only one guy (arrested). I think we can consider (him) the main suspect, but it depends on the development of our investigation. If there is a need, the police will make more arrests to complete its investigation.
“We will conduct a detailed investigation and hope the investigation papers can be completed as soon as possible,” he said.
Mohamad Fuzi said this when met by reporters after being conferred the award Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu which carries the title of ‘Datuk Seri Panglima’ in conjunction with the 64th birthday of the Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin at Istana Negeri, here today.