Pictured: The Bali masseur accused of 'sexually assaulting an Australian boy, 12, who was on holiday with his family - after telling him to take off his pants so they did not get stained by oil'

  • The Perth boy was at a massage parlour with his family in Kuta, Bali 
  • He was in private room beside his mother and grandmother
  • A male therapist allegedly asked him to remove his pants to stop oil stains
  • The boy was lying on his chest when the alleged attack occured
  • The masseur Abdurahman, 47, said he didn't expect the boy to run and yell

By Sinead Maclaughlin For Daily Mail Australia and Aap

Published: 04:04 EST, 24 May 2016 | Updated: 10:14 EST, 24 May 2016

A 12-year-old boy has been allegedly sexually assaulted by an Indonesian masseur in Bali while his mother was getting a massage in the next room. 

The Perth boy was holidaying with his family in Kuta, a popular tourist district, when the alleged assault occurred.

He was in private room next to his mother and grandmother at a massage parlour on Saturday.

The male therapist allegedly asked him to remove his pants to avoid them being stained by oil.

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During a press conference, Abdurahman (pictured) stood between police and told reporters that he 'didn't expect it would go like this'

During a press conference, Abdurahman (pictured) stood between police and told reporters that he 'didn't expect it would go like this'

Kuta Police Chief Wayan Sumara said the boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was asked to lie flat on his chest by the male masseur. 

The boy was then told to lie on his side, at which point police allege the masseur became 'aroused' and asked him to roll onto his chest again. 

At that point the masseuse allegedly took his own pants off and attempted to sexually assault the boy.

'The victim yelled and ran to his mother. Hearing the story from her son, the mother and the victim came straight to the (police) precinct,' Mr Wayan told reporters on Tuesday.

The 47-year-old masseur, known only as Abdurahman, was arrested a few hours later at the business.

Police have seized a pillow, the man's pants and a bed sheet from the parlour, where it is understood he has been working at the Bali store for the past five years.

Mr Wayan said the boy and his parents were 'shocked' but remain in Bali where they continue to assist with the investigation.

During a press conference in which Abdurahman stood between police with his head bowed, he told reporters that he didn't expect the boy would 'yell and run'.

He said he had previously had 'homosexual relations' with around 15 people but that they were consenting.

'I even had boyfriend and not long ago, he passed away. I really didn't expect (Saturday's incident) would go like this,' he said. 

Abdurahman (pictured) said he had previously had 'homosexual relations' with around 15 people but that they were consenting

Abdurahman (pictured) said he had previously had 'homosexual relations' with around 15 people but that they were consenting

The man is expected to be charged with a number of offences, including committing an act of violence or a series of lies in order to persuade a child to conduct a lewd act

The man is expected to be charged with a number of offences, including committing an act of violence or a series of lies in order to persuade a child to conduct a lewd act

A 12-year-old boy from Perth has been allegedly sexually assaulted by a masseur while his mother was getting a massage in the next room (stock image)

A 12-year-old boy from Perth has been allegedly sexually assaulted by a masseur while his mother was getting a massage in the next room (stock image)

The attack occurred during a family holidy in Kuta, Bali. The boy was in private room next to his mother and grandmother at a massage parlour on Saturday (stock image)

The attack occurred during a family holidy in Kuta, Bali. The boy was in private room next to his mother and grandmother at a massage parlour on Saturday (stock image)

The man is expected to be charged with a number of offences, including committing an act of violence or a series of lies in order to persuade a child to conduct a lewd act.

The offence carries with it a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.

He has been taken into custody and is being held at Kuta police station.

The massage parlour where the man worked would not comment on the incident.  

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