Indonesian maid secretly films her abuse, leading to two couples' arrest in Malaysia (opens original article in a new tab)

An Indonesian domestic worker in Malaysia secretly filmed her abuse, leading to the arrest of two couples accused of mistreating her and two other maids. The suspects, aged 30 to 34, were detained after video footage of the assault circulated online. The victims, all Indonesian, had worked without valid permits and had their passports withheld by employers. The suspects face multiple charges including assault and criminal intimidation.

• Indonesian domestic worker secretly filmed her abuse in Malaysia, leading to arrests of two couples
• Four suspects, aged 30-34, were detained for abusing three Indonesian maids
• Police seized evidence including mobile phones and passports, with suspects facing multiple charges
• Indonesian consulate assisted victims, who worked without valid permits and had passports withheld
• Suspects had no prior criminal records and tested negative for drugs
• Three victims were subjected to repeated violence, with one reporting abuse after feeling unsafe