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Cops recover RM7mil of kidnapped businessman's ransom in Johor case

Published on 30 Oct 2024 3:08:10 PM

Police have recovered more than RM7mil of the RM20mil ransom that was paid to a group of kidnappers of a Johor businessman.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the money, in various currencies, was recovered following the arrest of 14 suspects involved in the Oct 13 incident.

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Police have recovered more than RM7mil of the RM20mil ransom that was paid to a group of kidnappers of a Johor businessman.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the money, in various currencies, was recovered following the arrest of 14 suspects involved in the Oct 13 incident.

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