Cops arrest priest in Puchong after 13-year-old boy claims sexual assault took place in church bedroom

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Police in Subang Jaya arrested a priest at a restaurant in Puchong yesterday after a 13-year-old boy claimed he was sexually assaulted by the man in the bedroom of a church in Bandar Bukit Puchong in June and July.

“The boy claimed that he was sexually assaulted by the male suspect who worked as a priest between June and July 2024,” Subang Jaya district police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said in a statement today.

The offence allegedly took place in the bedroom of a church in Bandar Bukit Puchong, Puchong, Selangor, the statement said.

“We will be obtaining a remand order for the suspect,” he said.

The case is being investigated under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.

Wan Azlan also advised the public to refrain from committing illegal activities.

He called on those with information on the case or other criminal activities to contact the Subang Jaya police at 03-78627222 or to go to the nearest police station.