SUBANG JAYA, March 31 — Police have launched an investigation following a viral video allegedly showing a male suspect recording or attempting to take photos beneath a customer’s skirt at a shopping premises in Subang Jaya on Saturday.
The Subang Jaya District Police Headquarters (IPD) confirmed that a report was lodged on March 29 at 1.16pm regarding the incident, said Subang Jaya OCPD Wan Azlan Wan Mamat in a press statement.
Initial investigations revealed that the video had been circulated on social media platforms, including Facebook under the name “Yixin Siew” and Instagram account “yixin_0111”.
Authorities believe the suspect was seen holding a mobile phone and engaging in inappropriate behaviour targeting a female shopper inside the premises.
Police said investigations are actively underway to identify and locate both the suspect and the victim involved in the case.
The case is being investigated under Section 509 of the Penal Code, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
The public is advised not to spread or share any videos or recordings that may affect the dignity of the victim or interfere with police investigations. Instead, any information related to the incident should be channelled to the police to assist in the investigation.
Members of the public who have any information related to the incident are urged to come forward by visiting the nearest police station or contacting ASP Siti Sarah Johari at 013-209 7958 or the Subang Jaya IPD hotline at 03-7862 7222.
— Minutes MY / Sugan Balan
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