PETALING JAYA: A 27-year-old priest was arrested yesterday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a teenager over the course of two months.
Subang Jaya police chief Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said the suspect was arrested at a restaurant in Puchong and would be remanded to facilitate their investigation.
In a statement, Wan Azlan said a 13-year-old boy had lodged a police report on Monday claiming that the suspect, who is with a church in Bandar Bukit Puchong, had sexually assaulted him in a bedroom from June to July.
Police are investigating the case under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 for physical sexual assault on a child.
“We urge those with information to contact the Subang Jaya police station at 03-7862 7222 or the nearest police station,” he said.