A police corporal has been charged again in court over allegations involving his own child, after he was accused of committing physical sexual assault against his third daughter who was 11 years and 10 months old at the time.
The 35-year-old man pleaded not guilty at the Ampang Sessions Court today after two charges were read before Judge Norshila Kamarudin.
The latest case comes while the accused is already facing a separate charge at the Kuala Kubu Bharu Court under Section 376 of the Penal Code for allegedly raping his eldest daughter, who was 18 years old when the incident reportedly occurred.
Based on the latest charges, the accused, who has been suspended from duty, was alleged to have committed physical sexual assault against his third daughter while being in a position of trust as her biological father.
The offences were allegedly committed at a house in Kuala Kubu Bharu, Rawang, between 9pm and 10pm on May 21 and at about 2pm on May 22.
The charges were brought under Section 14(b) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, punishable under Section 14 of the same Act and read together with Section 16(1).
If convicted under Section 14, the accused could face imprisonment of up to 20 years and whipping, while Section 16(1) carries a jail term of up to five years and a minimum of two strokes of whipping.
During the proceedings, Deputy Public Prosecutor Muhammad Hairuliqram Hairuddin requested that the accused not be granted bail, citing concerns over the safety of the alleged victims.
He informed the court that the accused had previously been charged at the Kuala Kubu Bharu Court and was later released on bail in that case.
The prosecution said further complaints were received from the victim’s family alleging that the accused had continued disturbing the teenager after his release.
“Therefore, the prosecution requests that bail not be granted as there are concerns the accused may seek out the victim,” he said.
However, defence lawyer Muhammad Azim Hilmi Aziz argued that the accused should be allowed bail, saying the previous case involved separate allegations.
He said his client no longer lived with both victims and was willing to comply with any additional conditions imposed by the court.
The lawyer also informed the court that the accused is currently receiving psychiatric treatment at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta, Perak and requires prescribed medication.
The prosecution suggested that the accused be placed at the hospital for monitoring, but the proposal was objected to by the defence.
The defence later informed the court that the accused’s mother was prepared to provide bail and ensure his attendance during court proceedings.
However, Judge Norshila rejected the bail application after considering that the proposed guarantor lived in Ipoh, Perak, while the accused was based in Kuala Kubu Bharu, as well as the alleged complaints of interference involving the victim.
The court ruled that the accused would not be granted bail at this stage until the defence provides a suitable guarantor who can ensure his court attendance and compliance with conditions preventing contact with the victim.
The court fixed Aug 26 for the submission of documents regarding the status of any proposed guarantor.
