Local entertainer arrested for allegedly raping a woman in Johor

JOHOR BARU: A local entertainer has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman in her 20s.

Johor Baru South OCPD Asst Comm Raub Selamat confirmed that the suspect, who is also a former reality comedy show contestant, was arrested in the city early Thursday morning (Nov 28).

“The suspect, in his 40s, has been placed under police custody for five days until December 2 to assist in the investigation,” he said when contacted by the media.

Johor Baru District Court Senior Assistant Registrar Muhammad Fitri Mokhtar granted the remand order for the suspect.

The case is being investigated under Article 376 of the Criminal Code for rape.

The crime is punishable with imprisonment of five to 20 years and caning upon conviction.