Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad said the investigation paper would be referred to the legal division (D5) of the criminal investigation department at Bukit Aman before being submitted to the Johor prosecution director’s office for further action.

“The suspect, who is a civil servant, was released today on police bail while awaiting the outcome of the investigations,” he said in a statement.

Rahaman said police arrested the 26-year-old man in Johor Bahru on Feb 4 following a report lodged by the victim on the same day.

Police also seized two mobile phones and a car, along with its keys and remote control, to assist the investigation.

He said a video related to the incident had been circulating on social media since Feb 2.

The suspect was remanded for three days to facilitate the investigation under Section 354 of the Penal Code for assault or use of criminal force with intent to outrage modesty, which carries a penalty of up to 10 years’ imprisonment, a fine, whipping, or any two of the punishments, upon conviction.

The case has also drawn the attention of transport minister Loke Siew Fook, who said the ministry had instructed the road transport department to immediately revoke the public service vehicle licence of the e-hailing driver involved in the alleged sexual harassment incident.