KUALA LUMPUR - Investigations into the death of a fourteen-year-old student here have uncovered the actions of the victim's mother's boyfriend, who is suspected of sexually harassing the victim's sister.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the fifty-one-year-old male suspect has been detained for further investigation.
"The case is being investigated following the police probe into the death of the fourteen-year-old teenage girl.
"The fifteen-year-old victim is the sister of the deceased. We have opened an investigation paper against the suspect under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017," he told Sinar Harian on Tuesday.
He added that the suspect is now remanded for seven days until Aug 31 for further investigation.
On Aug 18, a fourteen-year-old girl died while receiving emergency treatment at Hospital Kuala Lumpur, before a sudden death report (SDR) was opened.
Following the death of the secondary school student from Setapak, the Wangsa Maju district police headquarters received a report from the victim's mother alleging elements of bullying on Aug 19.
The case was then investigated under Section 507B of the Penal Code, relating to the offence of threatening, insulting or abusive acts or communication intended to cause emotional disturbance, fear or distress to a person.
Elaborating further, Fadil said about ninety statements have been taken by police, involving teachers, students, family members and other witnesses.
"Investigations into this case are ongoing and the public are asked not to make any speculation that could disrupt the investigation," he said.