Suspect nabbed in viral Puchong kidnapping case
The arrest followed a tip-off from a member of the public who witnessed a group of men forcing the victim into a lorry in Puchong at about 6.38pm, said Subang Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Azlan Wan Mamat.
"Initial investigations revealed that the 32-year-old suspect arrested and his three accomplices, who are still at large, were involved in the incident that has since gone viral.
"The victim, however, was also found with the suspect at the time of the arrest," Wan Azlan said in a statement today.
He said the motive of the alleged abduction is believed to be linked to a debt dispute.
Wan Azlan said the suspect was arrested at 10pm in the SS19 area.
He said checks on the suspect showed he had two past criminal records.
"Based on the tattoos on the suspect, we have strong reasons to believe that he is also a member of a secret society gang. He has been remanded for four days from July 23 to assist investigations," he said.
He added that the case is being investigated under Section 365 of the Penal Code for kidnapping with intent to confine, which carries a jail term of up to seven years or a fine.
It is also being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, which carries a jail term of up to one year or a fine of up to RM2,000, and under Section 43 of the Societies Act 1966, which provides for a jail term of up to three years or a fine of up to RM5,000 upon conviction.
Yesterday, it was reported that a video of the incident had been captured and was making its rounds on social media platforms.
Wan Azlan said police were tracking down the suspects involved in the alleged abduction and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
"We are still looking for the remaining suspects who were seen in the recording," he said.
Anyone with information about the case or the suspects may contact the Subang Jaya police control centre at 03-78627100 or investigating officer Inspector Dinesh Ganasan at 011-33094457.
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