Police concerned over increasing incidence of statutory rape


KUALA LUMPUR: The number of cases of statutory rape involving minors aged 16 and below, has increased in recent years and is a cause for concern, says Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.

He said that such acts, despite consent from the victims, is classified as rape as they involve those who are underaged.

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