Engineer arrested for taking videos in mall toilet in Penang


BALIK PULAU: A factory engineer was arrested for allegedly taking voyeuristic pictures and videos of women in the toilet of a shopping mall in Lengkok Mayang Pasir, Bayan Baru, on Thursday (June 27).

South West district police chief Supt Kamarul Rizal Jenal said the 27-year-old man was arrested at about 10.30pm after security guards became aware of his indecent actions.

"The suspect is said to have entered the women's toilet on the first floor several times, and a review of CCTV footage found that he entered the toilet on June 26 and Wednesday. An examination of his mobile phone revealed several pictures of naked women’s bottoms.

"There was also a video taken in the toilet and other pornographic pictures and videos. The man claimed he took the pictures and videos for his own viewing," Kamarul told Bernama on Thursday (June 27).

He said the suspect has been remanded for four days until July 8 to assist in the investigation under Section 292(a) of the Penal Code as well as Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955.

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