Maid abuse allegations against ex-politician: Selangor police confirm receiving report

4 Sep 2023 • 10:01 PM MYT
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Police today confirmed receiving a report in relation to allegations by an Indonesian domestic helper that she was abused by her employer, a former politician.

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the 54-year-old maid lodged the report against the suspect, who is also a businessman, at the Ampang Jaya district police headquarters at 4.16pm on August 22.

“An investigation paper was opened under Section 324 of the Penal Code for assault using a weapon,” he said in a statement today.

He said the case has been referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor. — Bernama