SHAH ALAM: An Indonesian domestic worker was allegedly abused by her employers in Tanjong Sepat, Kuala Langat, after being accused of theft and damaging property.
Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the victim, who suffered burn injuries across her body due to the abuse, is currently in stable condition.
Following a police report lodged on Oct 16, police arrested six people, including a married couple who were the victim's employers.
"The victim was abused over allegations or accusations of stealing the employer's items and damaging property belonging to the employer.
"The investigation paper is still in the process of being completed, and further investigations are ongoing," he told a press conference at the Selangor police headquarters here today.
Elaborating on the arrests, Shazeli said all suspects were detained at a business premises in Jalan Merbau, Pusat Perniagaan Oren, Butterworth, Penang, at 6.30pm on Monday.
He added that two of the main suspects, the married couple, have been remanded to assist in further investigations.
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