Malaysia

Cops nab Instagram user on obscenity, sexual grooming suspicions

Suspect allegedly committed illicit act during live session on app

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 11 Jun 2021 12:39PM

Cops nab Instagram user on obscenity, sexual grooming suspicions
It is believed the illicit act was committed during an Instagram live session co-hosted with another user. – File pic, June 11, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – Police have arrested the owner of the Instagram account “safieyillias94” yesterday over alleged obscene communications and sexual grooming involving underage children.

Kajang district police chief Mohd Zaid Hassan said police will make the remand application today.

“Please give us time to investigate the case,” he said.

It was reported that the suspect had committed the act during an Instagram live session co-hosted with another user under the name “pipinatasha”.

Both of them were also seen using vape devices during the session. – Bernama, June 11, 2021

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