Kota Kinabalu: A 23-year-old man was charged with three counts of raping a woman as well as putting his fingers into the woman’s private part and anus.
Stellee Kintoh was brought before Sessions Court Judge Elsie Primus to face the charge against him on Tuesday.
However, no plea was taken from Stellee pending the chemist’s and medical reports.
On the first count, Stelle is accused of raping the frightened 21-year-old woman at 7am on April 12, this year, at the kitchen of a house in Kg Radu, Kota Marudu.
The offence, under Section 376(2(b) of the Penal Code, carries a jail term of up to 20 years and whipping on conviction.
On the second count, he allegedly put his index finger into the same woman’s anus at the same place and time.
For the offence, Stellee could be punished with a jail term of between five and 10 years, and whipping, on conviction.
On the third count, he is accused of inserting his four fingers into the woman’s private part at the same place and time.
The offence, under Section 377CA of the Penal Code, provides for a jail term of between five and 20 years, and whipping, on conviction.
The court set June 14 for mention and ordered Stellee to be remanded further pending the date.
Earlier, Deputy Public Prosecutor Tham Pou Jin objected to giving bail to Stellee on the grounds that it was a serious offence.
Stellee, who was unrepresented, told the court that he has nothing to say.
To a question from the court, Stellee said he was unsure whether his family knew about his case.
The court asked the prosecution to inform the Investigation Officer of the case to inform Stellee’s family members.
During the proceedings, Stellee was informed by the court that he could engage a counsel if he wants.
