Pasir gudang: A technician was sentenced by the Sessions Court today to a total of 18 years' imprisonment and 24 strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to 10 charges involving baby trafficking for exploitation, sexual assault, and producing child sexual abuse material two years ago. Muhammad Imran Abdullah, 30, admitted to the charges presented separately before judges Mohd Zamir Suhaimee, Madinah Zainol, and Nor Aziati Jaafar.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Muhammad Imran was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment for each of three charges related to trafficking two five-day-old baby girls and a seven-month-old baby boy for exploitation in unlawful activities. These offences were committed at Taman Melor, Taman Kota Masai, and Taman Scientex, Pasir Gudang, between March 11 and November 24, 2024. The charges were framed under Section 14 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (ATIPSOM), read with Section 34 of the Penal Code.
In a separate court, Muhammad Imran faced additional charges, including two of physically assaulting a five-year-old child and producing child sexual abuse material by recording a video of the victim during the act. The offences took place on April 5, 2024, between 10.30 am and 11 am in a bedroom at a house in Kampung Pasir. Judge Madinah sentenced him to 10 years' imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane under Sections 14(a) and 14(b) as well as Section 5 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.
Further charges were presented before Judge Nor Aziati, where Muhammad Imran pleaded guilty to two charges under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act for physically assaulting two children aged between six and seven years. He was also charged under Section 5 of the same Act for recording videos of the two victims. These offences occurred around Kampung Pasir Putih, Pasir Gudang, at about 11 am on the same day. Nor Aziati sentenced him to 18 years' imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane.
The court ordered all prison sentences to run concurrently, resulting in a total sentence of 18 years' imprisonment, commencing from the date of arrest on July 19, 2025, along with 24 strokes of the cane. The court also mandated rehabilitation counselling during imprisonment and police supervision for two years after release.
The prosecution was led by deputy public prosecutors Nur Diyana Zubir, Nor Fadilah Johanuddin, and Nur Farah Wahida Shahudin, while the accused was represented by lawyers Mohamed Imran Mohamed Sam and Haziq Ishak. Muhammad Imran pleaded for leniency, citing his responsibilities towards three young children and elderly parents, and expressed remorse for his actions. However, the judges prioritised public interest, considering the trauma inflicted on the young victims and the gravity of the offences.