Man in M’sia charged with rape of 15-year-old girl, cut contact with victim after promising marriage

Man sleeps with teen girl after promising her marrige then cuts contact, later charged with rape

A 23-year-old man was charged in Malaysia on Tuesday (11 Nov) for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl, whom he had also cut contact with after promising marriage.

According to the New Straits Times, the defendant, Haffiq Fitrie Hamdan, a trader, committed the act on 20 Oct at a house in Muar District, Johor.

Source: New Straits Times

After hearing the charge, Haffiq, who appeared with no legal representation, pleaded not guilty.

Accused promised underaged girl marriage

The police report stated that Haffiq had met the unnamed girl, who is a school dropout, on social media several months ago.

Afterwards, the two began having sexual relations, Harian Metro reported.

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During this time, Haffiq allegedly promised to marry the girl, but then cut contact, blocking her phone number and social media accounts.

The girl, accompanied by her mother, filed a police report on 4 Nov, which led to the man’s arrest two days later.

Man may face 20 years in jail and whipping