SEREMBAN: Police have arrested a preacher, who is also the head of a religious youth movement, for allegedly raping a 20-year-old girl.
The suspect is also the head of a state government agency set up to carry out preaching activities.
The man, in his 30s, had allegedly committed the offence in another state on March 9.
He had allegedly raped the girl in his house in a northern state while his wife and child were away..
He then took a shower and watched television with the victim. The suspect allegedly raped the girl in the living room.
The case is being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape.
State police chief ACP Datuk Noor Azam Jamaluddin confirmed the arrest on Wednesday (July 25) when contacted.
It is learnt that the suspect has been remanded until July 29.-Star
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