In a twist of events, an 11-year-old student in Kuala Pilah fabricated a kidnapping story to avoid being scolded by his father. The incident, which initially sparked concern, was quickly debunked by police investigations.

The drama began when a story about a near-kidnapping went viral on social media. It was alleged that the boy had narrowly escaped from an unknown man outside his primary school in Kampung Telok. According to Kuala Pilah district police chief Superintendent Amran Mohd Gani, the student's family lodged a police report on October 2 after the boy claimed he had been approached by a man dressed in black driving a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).

According to Harian Metro, the boy further alleged that the man grabbed him, but he managed to break free and run. This alarming tale spread quickly, fueling fears in the local community. However, upon further investigation by the police, inconsistencies in the boy's account came to light. It was soon revealed that the kidnapping never happened.

Superintendent Amran stated that the student had fabricated the story to avoid getting into trouble with his father for walking home alone. Fearful of being reprimanded, the boy invented the scenario in an attempt to explain why he was not accompanied home after school.

While the case has been closed without any harm being done, it serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of filing a false police report. Under Malaysian law, those found guilty of lodging false reports can face a jail term of up to six months, a maximum fine of RM2,000, or both under Section 182 of the Penal Code.

The authorities are urging the public to remain cautious when sharing unverified information on social media, as spreading false reports can create unnecessary panic and strain police resources.

Source: Harian Metro