James Kon

An unemployed local, Abdul Rashid bin Simad Aged, has been detained in connection with a case that involved a woman being threatened with a knife while performing Maghrib prayer at a surau. The 27-year-old suspect is believed to be involved in it.

Information on the incident had spread on social media.

The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) confirmed that a report had been received on November 17 regarding the incident, which took place at the prayer room of the commercial building in Batu Satu.

The suspect is faced with charges under Section 394 of Criminal Procedure Code Chapter 22 which is causing bodily harm intentionally during robbery, and under Section 29 of Public Order Act Chapter 148, which is carrying a dangerous weapon in public place.

The victim sustained bruises on her neck after struggling with the suspect, and not as stated in the circulated viral information.