Foreigner held for allegedly raping colleague in Lahad Datu

27 May 2025 • 9:12 AM MYT
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By: Azmie Lim

LAHAD DATU: Police arrested a 25-year-old foreigner on suspicion of raping his colleague in the bushes and farm house in Lok Bangak, Bagahak.

District Acting Police Chief, Supt Jimmy Panyau, said a 35-year-old woman lodged a police report claiming that she was raped by her colleague on May 24.

“Acting on the report a police team conducted an investigation and an operation.

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Jimmy said police would submit a remand application against the suspect.

He said, further investigation is ongoing under Section 376 of the Penal Code.

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