IPOH: A 51-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly abusing and sexually assaulting his two children.
Kampar OCPD Supt Mohamad Nazri Daud said that the man was arrested on Aug 5 following information from a school.
“The investigation was carried out following information received from the school after a pupil revealed the alleged matter that occurred at their residence to a counselling teacher.
“Further interviews led to another victim, believed to be the elder brother of the earlier victim, who is also believed to have been subjected to the same acts,” he said in a statement on Friday (Aug 7).
Supt Nazri added that an electronic device belonging to the suspect has been seized for forensic analysis.
“A remand order has been obtained for a thorough investigation,” he said.
The 14-year-old male victim and his 19-year-old brother had been living with their father for the past eight years following their mother’s death.
He also said that both victims have been referred to the hospital for medical examinations and are receiving necessary protection and assistance with the cooperation of the Welfare Department.
“Police view all forms of child abuse and sexual exploitation seriously and will take firm action in accordance with the law.
“Investigations are ongoing, and the public is advised not to speculate or spread any information that could reveal the victims' identities or harm the investigation,” he said.
