KUALA LUMPUR – Police have received six reports involving a Korean priest, who allegedly molested five men with hearing and speech impairment in Penang.
In a statement, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department chief Datuk Huzir Mohamed said five investigation papers were opened in Penang and another in Selangor over the acts allegedly committed by the suspect between 2011 and 2016.
He said the 54-year-old man was remanded from November 24 to 30 following reports lodged by the victims, aged 27 to 40.
“The suspect, however, had to be quarantined, because he had close contact with a detainee, who tested positive for Covid-19.
“The suspect was subsequently rearrested following a report lodged in Kepala Batas, Penang, and remanded for four days to facilitate investigations into two cases in the state.”
Huzir said the suspect is currently under remand for six days from December 13 in relation to a report lodged in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
It is understood that the suspect will face two charges at a court in Butterworth, Penang, on December 21.
It was reported on November 24 that police had detained a Korean priest to facilitate investigations into several molest cases involving persons with disabilities in Penang.
The suspect, who is also disabled, was detained at a church in Penang on November 23 following reports by several victims. – Bernama, December 18, 2020
