Redeem now

• A Chinese couple on their honeymoon in Malaysia say they found a hidden camera in their Airbnb room.
• The camera was hidden in a wall socket between two USB ports and was facing the bed, per SCMP.
• Police in Malaysia are investigating the incident and are trying to identify a suspect.

A newlywed Chinese couple claims they found a hidden spy camera pointed at their bed during their honeymoon stay at an Airbnb rental in Malaysia, according to the South China Morning Post.

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in.

The couple, whose names have not been published, said they discovered the secret camera after checking into the room at about 3 a.m. in Sabah, Malaysia, early last month, according to local media.

The woman said the couple didn't undress or have a bath while staying in the room overnight because they were fearful of being recorded, SCMP reported.

They also covered the camera using tissue paper and some other objects before going to sleep, according to the local media outlet The Rakyat Post.

The following morning they checked into a hotel and went to the police, who began investigating, per The Rakyat Post.

In a post shared on the social media platform Xiaohongshu after they returned to China, the pair said the tiny camera was hidden in a wall socket between two USB ports under a desk.

SCMP reported that the room was part of Lavin's Homestay group, which has several vacation-rental properties in Malaysia.

The woman said she contacted the property host via Airbnb, who they booked the room through, but received no response.

In a statement provided to Insider, an Airbnb spokesperson said: "We ban hidden cameras and were disappointed to hear of this reported incident."

The spokesperson added that the host's account and listings have been removed pending an investigation.

Lavin's Homestay did not immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment.

Under Section 509 of the Malaysian penal code, it is illegal to "insult the modesty" of a woman, with violations carrying a potential punishment of up to five years in prison, as well as a fine.

Police confiscated several items from the room, including a camera, as part of the investigation, with efforts being made to identify a suspect, The Rakyat Post reported.

But as of late September, no arrests had been made.

Insider contacted local police but did not immediately receive a response.

Axel Springer, Insider Inc.'s parent company, is an investor in Airbnb.

Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. Subscribe to push notifications

Watch: Inside a Mexican Airbnb full of hidden rooms and sliding doors

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7o8HSoqWeq6Oeu7S1w56pZ5ufonypu82esKann6N6pLvUqaOeZZakwq%2BwjKGgnZyVo3qkrcyeqZplkZ6%2Fo7rBZqmop51ivbC1za2cnWWRqXqjscNmaWlqY2J%2BcQ%3D%3D