PORT DICKSON: A man, who allegedly assaulted his wife after being "caught" cheating with his lover at a hotel, was charged in the magistrate's court here earlier today.
The accused, Mohd Ridwan Mat Nasir, 37, pleaded not guilty before magistrate Uthman Abd Ghani after the charge sheet was read out.
According to the charge sheet, Ridwan allegedly used criminal force against his wife, 38, at a hotel here at 9.50am on May 24.
Following this, he was charged with committing an offence punishable under Section 352A of the Penal Code.
If found guilty, he can be sentenced to up to six months in prison or a maximum fine of RM2,000, or both.
Prosecuting officer Inspector Nor Asiah Mahmud, suggested bail be set at RM10,000 with one surety.
National Legal Aid Foundation lawyer A. Krishnaveni requested it be reduced to RM2,500 as Ridwan works only as a technician.
The court set bail at RM2,500 with one surety, with the condition that the accused is not allowed to disturb the victim until the case is concluded.
The court has set July 23 for case remention.
Previously, police detected a viral video concerning a man assaulting his wife, who was believed to have just completed her confinement period.
Based on police investigations, the incident was suspected to have occurred due to the man's infidelity.
As a result of the incident, the victim suffered injuries to her cheek and pain in several parts of her body.