Prince Muhammad Fakhry of the Kelantan state of Malaysia, the husband of an Indonesian teen model, is suing both her and her mother for defamation.
- AFP File
In late May, Manohara Odelia Pinot accused the 31 year-old prince of drugging her and sexually assaulting her during their 10 month marriage. She managed to escape him during a visit to Singapore.
Now, her estranged husband is suing her and her mother, Daisy Fajarina for 105 million ringgit, the equivalent of 30 million U.S. dollars.
Prince Fakhry’s lawyer, Mohamad Haaziq Pillay, says he would serve a writ on Pinot and her mother.
“They have 21 days to enter a (response)…. Anyone can say anything but do they have proof? This is the time for them to come forward and prove their allegations,” he was quoted as telling state news agency Bernama.
Recent medical examinations back up Pinot’s claims.
She also tried to file abuse charges against the prince, but since the alleged assault took place in Malaysia, Indonesian police can do very little.
