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Perak exco Yong charged for rape
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Perak exco member Paul Yong has been charged at the Ipoh Session Criminal 1 Court with raping a domestic worker under his employment today.
He has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
"I understand (the charge) but I did not do it," Yong said after the charge was read to him.
According to the charge sheet, Yong is accused of committing the crime at his home on Aug 7.
The victim lodged a police report over the alleged rape the following day.
The case was heard before sessions judge Norashima Khalid.
Malim Nawar assemblyperson (DAP) Leong Cheok Keng represented Yong as his lawyer. Jelutong MP RSN Rayer and Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh was also part of the defence team.
The judge granted Yong bail of RM15,000 with one surety, down from the RM20,000 and two sureties sought by deputy public prosecutor Azhar Mokhtar.
Case management has been set for Sept 24.
He has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
"I understand (the charge) but I did not do it," Yong said after the charge was read to him.
According to the charge sheet, Yong is accused of committing the crime at his home on Aug 7.
The victim lodged a police report over the alleged rape the following day.
The case was heard before sessions judge Norashima Khalid.
Malim Nawar assemblyperson (DAP) Leong Cheok Keng represented Yong as his lawyer. Jelutong MP RSN Rayer and Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh was also part of the defence team.
The judge granted Yong bail of RM15,000 with one surety, down from the RM20,000 and two sureties sought by deputy public prosecutor Azhar Mokhtar.
Case management has been set for Sept 24.
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