MALACCA: A married couple was among six people detained to facilitate investigations into a rape case where the alleged victim was left in a locked premises in Taman Seri Krubong yesterday.
The 22-year-old victim who was rescued by the police yesterday afternoon, alleged she was raped by three men at the premises about 10pm on Monday.
Initial police investigations revealed the couple, aged 32 and 26 had masterminded the abduction of the victim from the latter's hometown in Perak before she was brought to the premises.
The other four suspects are aged between 55 and 62.
Malacca Tengah police chief, ACP Salehhudin Abd Rahman said the couple were picked up in separate locations yesterday, while the rest were arrested at the Malacca Tengah police headquarters, Rembia police station and in homes at Taman Seri Krubong and Durian Tunggal.
He said the six were remanded for seven days, starting today. - Bernama