Cops to investigate ex-MP accused of sexual harassment at supermarket

Police have opened an investigation into a former MP over alleged sexual harassment involving a woman at a prominent supermarket in Kota Damansara, Selangor.

Petaling Jaya police chief Shahrulnizam Ja'afar said that a report was received from the victim, a woman in her 20s, on Aug 6, claiming the man had sexually harassed her twice while at the supermarket.

He noted that police detected an 18-second video circulating on social media concerning the allegations at 2pm yesterday.

“A thorough investigation is being conducted under Sections 507A and 509 of the Penal Code,” he said in a statement yesterday.

According to Shahrulnizam, the investigation revealed that the accused works for a statutory body and holds the position of non-executive director.

“Police will record the man’s statement to assist with the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters operations room at 03-79662222," he added.

- Bernama

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