MELAKA: A 60-year-old retiree has claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to four charges of sending lewd messages to his 14-year-old stepdaughter.
His plea was recorded before Judge Nariman Badruddin here on Wednesday (Oct 26).
According to the charge sheet, the accused had allegedly sent lewd messages to the teenager via WhatsApp between June 11 and Aug 31, 2022.
The offence was allegedly committed at a home in Bemban, Jasin.
The charges are framed under Section 11(1)(a) and Section 16 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act and the accused can face a prison term of up to 20 years and whipping upon conviction.
The accused was represented by counsel Umar Zulkarnain.
The court granted bail of RM20,000 and fixed Nov 23 for next mention.
Two of the accused’s children posted the bail.