KUALA LUMPUR: Six investigation papers involving a celebrity preacher in his 40s, remanded in connection with sexual abuse against a teenage boys has been referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP).
Police Secretary Datuk Noorsiah Saaduddin confirmed that six investigation papers were referred to the DPP on Sept 14.
She said four of the investigation papers were from Selangor and two in Negeri Sembilan.
"All the investigation papers sent to the DPP with the suggestion that the suspect be charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.
"There is another investigation paper in Kuala Lumpur that is still ongoing," she said in a statement tonight.
Noorsiah said so far seven police reports have been lodged against the celebrity preacher.
"The suspect is now out on police bail," she said.
Harian Metro had previously reported that the preacher met the boys at a motivational session programme before the youngsters were allegedly persuaded and forced to perform sexual acts.