James Kon

A local woman allegedly involved in immoral activities was detained by personnel of the Gambling Suppression and Anti-Vice Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department, Royal Brunei Police Force yesterday.

Elisa Preshilawati binti Dato Haji Md Juned, 37, was detained for allegedly offering sexual services to a customer in exchange of payment.

The woman was caught in a hotel room in Gadong. Cash and several other items hidden by the suspect were also found in the room.

Initial investigations revealed that the suspect has been staying at the hotel since May 2019.

A man believed to be involved was also taken into custody.

The evidence and the suspects were brought to the Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.

The case is being investigated under Section 294A of the Penal Code Chapter 22, under the offence of offering sexual services, which carries a fine of not less than BND5,000 and not more than BND5,000 as well as imprisonment of up to one year.