JAWI records statements from men arrested in a health club raid for suspected immoral acts, with 17 civil servants among the 208 detained last Friday.
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) has recorded statements from a group of men arrested in a raid on a health club in the capital last Friday.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the suspects were summoned to the JAWI Enforcement Division office to assist the investigation.
The process was carried out under Section 59 of the Syariah Criminal Procedures (Federal Territories) Act 1997.
Mohd Na’im said JAWI has completed its investigations into the suspected individuals under several sections of the Federal Territories Syariah Criminal Offences Act 1997.
The suspects are being investigated for sodomy, committing an indecent act in a public place, and attempt.
He said the suspects appeared before the Investigation Branch and cooperated fully during the statement-recording session.
“Next, statements from witnesses will be recorded in the near future to gather further information and evidence to support the investigation,” he said in a statement.
Mohd Na’im urged all parties not to downplay issues of moral decay.
He warned that if left unchecked, such behaviour could erode the identity of future generations and damage the nation’s dignity.
“Religious propagation institutions must intensify efforts to convey a clear and proper understanding of Islam to the community,” he said.
Last Friday, 17 civil servants were among 208 individuals arrested in the raid.
The operation also involved the seizure of condoms and several items believed to be used for immoral purposes.
