Police Crack Fake Kidnapping Case in Under 24 Hours

Malaysian police have cracked a fake kidnapping case, rescuing a woman in her 20s within 24 hours. The operation, dubbed "Op Scorpion," was launched after the victim's mother reported her daughter's abduction and a ransom demand of RM18,000.

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The operation was carried out after receiving a report from the victim's mother who claimed her daughter was kidnapped and the suspect demanded a ransom for her release.

Authorities formed a special task force involving Bukit Aman's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in collaboration with Johor and Sarawak CID. Their investigation led them to a residence in Taman Perniagaan Setia, Johor Bahru, where the victim was found safe. A 27-year-old man, who has previous arrests for drug and criminal offenses, was apprehended to assist with the investigation. Police also confiscated four mobile phones.

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As a result of intelligence, the victim was successfully found at a residence in Taman Perniagaan Setia, Johor Bahru around 3:30 PM today. Police also detained a 27-year-old man to assist in the investigation.

However, initial findings suggest the kidnapping narrative itself is questionable, leading to the victim's detention as well. Both individuals are being held for further investigation under Section 3(1) of the Kidnapping Act 1961. Police plan to seek a remand order for both suspects. The motive behind the alleged incident remains under investigation. Authorities urge the public to refrain from speculation and spreading unverified information that could impede the investigation or cause public anxiety.

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However, initial investigations found that the kidnapping narrative provided by the victim raised doubts, leading to the woman's detention to assist in the investigation under Section 3(1) of the Kidnapping Act 1961.