KUALA LUMPUR: A 29-year old taxi driver has been arrested for molesting and robbing a female passenger early this month.

The man was arrested in his house in Batu 9, Cheras here at about 1.30pm on Monday, said City CID chief Senior Asst Comm II Datuk Ku Chin Wah.

The victim, in her 20s, boarded the taxi in Damansara Heights at about 8pm on July 9 for a trip to Segambut. However, the suspect drove the taxi towards Plaza Damas, Sri Hartamas, and made a U-turn at the Jalan Kuching-Segambut roundabout, claiming that he was taking a shortcut.

He then stopped at a secluded spot near a housing area before robbing and molesting the victim.

The victim was later left at the roadside. She sought help from a passer-by who accompanied her to lodged a police report.

- The Star/Asia News Network