Social media, messaging apps linked to over 600 sexual crimes against children below 18, Parliament told


KUALA LUMPUR: Over 600 sexual crimes against children below 18 were linked to interactions on social media and messaging apps, the Parliament was told.

"Based on the Sexual, Women and Child Investigation Division in Bukit Aman, as of Sept 18 this year, a total of 354 sexual crimes involving children below 18 were related to the use of the popular messaging app, WhatsApp.

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