Melaka school principal arrested for sexual abuse of student released on bail

 

A school principal, who was arrested over the alleged molestation of a 12-year-old boy, has been released on police bail.

KUALA LUMPUR: A school principal, who was arrested over the alleged molestation of a 12-year-old boy, has been released on police bail.

The 58-year-old suspect was arrested on the same day the victim's mother lodged a report yesterday. According to the report, the victim was allegedly molested on two occasions in June.

Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the suspect cooperated during investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 14 of the Sexual Offences against Children Act 2017.

The police report claimed the victim was allegedly hugged and asked to say "I love you" to the man in a school toilet on June 29. The victim also claimed he was groped while pasting certificates in the principal's office in June. - NST