Jailed for raping neighbour


Sentenced: Maxi being escorted out of the courthouse after his trial in Sibu.

SIBU: An Indonesian man has been jailed 20 years by the Sessions Court here after he pleaded guilty to two counts of rape involving a 12-year-old neighbour.

Farmer Maxi Banfantri, 30, who was also ordered to be given four lashes of the rotan, was charged with two rape offences under Section 376 (1) of the Penal Code.

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