Police wrapping up probe on rape accusations against Hilman Idham’s associates

Police are wrapping up their probe on rape allegations by a 33-year-old victim against two men with purported links to Gombak Setia assemblyperson Hilman Idham.

When contacted, Kuala Lumpur police chief Azmi Abu Kassim said the investigation, which started last December, is expected to be completed soon.

“Our investigation is almost done.

Azmi Abu Kassim told Malaysiakini several unidentified suspects were arrested on Dec 6 last year, a day after the victim had lodged her police report.

The suspects were later released on police bail.

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Police have recorded the statement from a woman who claimed that she was intimidated to withdraw her earlier report accusing two associates of Gombak Setia assemblyman Hilman Idham of rape.

When contacted, lawyer Asheeq Ali said his client was called to the Brickfields police headquarters on Tuesday (May 11) morning to have her statement recorded.

“We have given the police all the evidence on the people who met her, called her and texted her with threats.

“She is worried for her family’s safety, as well as her own now,” he said.