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JOHOR BARU: The five-day period of pre-trial detention for the Rohingya refugee calling himself “Long Tiger” will not be extended, says Johor Police Chief Com. Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.
He said the police are still investigating the case, even if he is involved in a group of triads.
“The investigation is still ongoing,” he said, adding that a statement on the progress of the case will be released soon.
The 31-year-old suspect was arrested on Tuesday (April 28) after he allegedly made a slanderous statement against a police officer at Tangkak headquarters.
Comm Ayob confirmed his arrest at a press conference on Thursday (April 30) after the photos and videos of the arrested man went viral.
He said the investigation revealed that the man had three criminal records.
“In 2012, he was charged under Sections 363 and 376 of the Penal Code for kidnapping and rape.
“In 2009, he was convicted under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation,” said Comm Ayob.
The suspect also has temporary resident status, as well as a refugee card issued by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Comm Ayob also said that a police corporal from the Muar police department, who allegedly released videos of the arrested suspect on social media, was also detained for further investigation.
“The 27-year-old police officer is currently being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act of 1998.
“He recorded a video of the Rohingya man at the Muar Police Department and was arrested on Wednesday (April 29),” he said.
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