KOTA BARU: A 15-year-old girl from Pasir Puteh here who allegedly offering sexual services on a social media platform has been placed under the Social Welfare Department's care.
Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the decision was made after police evaluated her age and background, which includes a history of being a rape victim.
Mohd Yusoff said initial investigations found that the girl was living with her father following her parents' separation, indicating that the hardship and pressures of her family life may have led her to seek an outlet through these wrong means.
"We cannot rule out the possibility that someone exploited the girl's situation. This case cannot be viewed merely as a criminal act – it requires a comprehensive rehabilitation approach," he said after the investiture ceremony in conjunction with the 56th birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V, at the Istana Balai Besar on Monday (Sept 29).
The case came to light after a police report was filed last Saturday by a single mother who suspected her 15-year-old daughter was offering sexual services online. – Bernama
