Why were Mongolian women detained after reporting rape allegations?

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Mongolian Women Detained Under IPO Following Rape Allegations

DAP Wanita has raised serious concerns regarding the detention of three Mongolian women under an Interim Protection Order (IPO) after they reported alleged rapes and abduction by a senior police inspector. The wing argues that the two women are victims of rape, and the other three are witnesses who reported the crime, questioning the police's basis for investigating human trafficking instead of the original rape complaint. This situation arose after a police inspector was arrested on April 12 for allegedly raping two Mongolian women, aged 20 and 37, after stopping them at a Movement Control Order (MCO) roadblock.
Basis of Detention and Investigation Questioned

The core of DAP Wanita's concern lies in the police's decision to detain the three Mongolian women under an IPO, linking their situation to a human trafficking investigation. They assert that the two alleged rape victims are indeed victims, and the other three women acted as witnesses by reporting the alleged crime. DAP Wanita questions why these women, who were instrumental in bringing the alleged rapes to light, would be subjected to detention, particularly under an IPO related to human trafficking rather than the initial sexual assault complaint.
Allegations of Abuse of Power

The incident leading to the current controversy occurred on April 12 when a police inspector was arrested. He allegedly took advantage of the two Mongolian women's lack of valid travel documents after stopping them at an MCO roadblock. The women reported that the inspector subsequently took them to a hotel where the alleged rapes took place. DAP Wanita highlights that the inspector allegedly abused his position, power, and authority to commit this crime.
Concerns Over Victim and Witness Treatment

DAP Wanita expressed alarm over reports that all five Mongolian women, including the alleged rape victims, were handcuffed. Furthermore, placing the women in a 'safe house' on the grounds of human trafficking, even with a court order, and handcuffing them, is viewed as a potential attempt at intimidation and harassment of both victims and witnesses. The wing stressed the importance of transparency in the investigation and urged the police to clarify the status of the rape and abduction investigation and whether the suspect would face charges.
Leak of Personal Information Demanded

Adding to the distress, DAP Wanita demanded an explanation from the police regarding the leak of personal photos and details of the victims. This is particularly concerning as the women's phones were seized by authorities to aid in their investigation. The wing emphasised that heads should roll for anyone found to have abused their power in their conduct when treating victims of rape and potential human trafficking as criminals.

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