Preacher Ebit Lew Faces 11 Charges of Sexual Harassment
Evidence Uncovered in Sexual Harassment Trial
A witness in the sexual harassment trial of Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew, a preacher, told the Tenom magistrates’ court in Sabah that 15 calls were made from the complainant’s phone to the preacher’s number. Umar Shahbudin, a former digital forensics analyst from CyberSecurity Malaysia, analyzed the complainant’s call logs and found that there were 21 call logs involving Lew’s number.
Call Logs Reveal 21 Interactions
According to Umar, the analysis revealed that 15 calls were made from the complainant’s phone to Lew’s number, and five incoming calls and one missed call were received from Lew’s number. This information was obtained from the analysis of the complainant’s call logs, which were part of five pieces of evidence handed to Umar on October 27, 2021.
Evidence Analysis
Umar took one week to analyze the evidence, which included two mobile phones, a SIM card, a memory card, and a Unifi SIM card, before returning it to the investigating officer on November 26, 2021. The evidence was sealed in envelopes bearing CyberSecurity Malaysia’s logo and was received by Tajul Josalmin Tajul Ariffin, the head of the digital forensics department at CyberSecurity Malaysia, on November 26, 2021.
Police Requested Help
Tajul testified that the police requested help to retrieve Instagram account information, call logs, and WhatsApp conversations. Lew, 39, faces 11 charges of outraging the modesty of a woman in her 40s by sending her lewd messages and images via WhatsApp between March and June 2021.
Charges and Sentence
Lew is charged under Section 509 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of five years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both. The trial, presided over by Magistrate Nur Asyraf Zolhani, continues tomorrow.
Conclusion
The evidence presented in this case highlights the importance of digital forensics in investigating and prosecuting cases of sexual harassment. The use of technology can help investigators gather evidence and build a stronger case against the accused. In this case, the analysis of the complainant’s call logs and WhatsApp conversations has provided crucial evidence in the prosecution of Ebit Lew.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the charges against Ebit Lew?
A: Ebit Lew faces 11 charges of outraging the modesty of a woman in her 40s by sending her lewd messages and images via WhatsApp between March and June 2021.
Q: What is the maximum sentence for the charges against Ebit Lew?
A: The maximum sentence for the charges against Ebit Lew is five years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
Q: What is the current status of the trial?
A: The trial is ongoing and is expected to continue tomorrow.