MUAR: An agricultural institute trainee pleaded guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl on a playground field in Segamat last month.
Mohamad Azfar Asmawi, 18, made the plea immediately after the charge was read to him before judge Sayani Mohd Nor at the Sessions Court here today.
According to the prosecution, the incident occurred at a playground field near Jementah in Segamat, at 9.30pm on Nov 15.
He was charged under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, which carries up to 20 years in prison and whipping.
The case was brought to light when the victim's father reported the incident to school authorities on Nov 19 after his daughter told him about the incident.
Accompanied by her father, the victim subsequently lodged a report at the Jementah police station.
Azfar was arrested on Dec 8.
It was reported that the accused met the victim through a social networking application, which led to them spending time together on a motorcycle ride prior to the assault.
The court scheduled Jan 14 for a follow-up hearing to review the facts of the case and determine sentencing.