A full and thorough investigation into allegations that a disabled e-hailing driver was assaulted by an escort from a prominent individual's entourage is being conducted, says the country’s top police officer.
Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said in a statement on Friday (May 31) those involved will be called to Bukit Aman to assist with investigations.
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Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said in a statement on Friday (May 31) those involved will be called to Bukit Aman to assist with investigations.
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00:00 A full and thorough investigation into allegations that a disabled e-hailing driver was assaulted
00:08 by an escort from a prominent individual's entourage is being conducted.
00:14 Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razzaroodin Hussain said in a statement on Friday said
00:19 those involved will be called to Bukit Aman to assist with investigations.
00:24 He said this step ensures that investigations are conducted thoroughly and that all parties
00:28 can provide their statements.
00:31 He also said the priority in each investigation is to ensure no perpetrators escape responsibility
00:37 for their actions and that strict action will be taken without compromise against any officers
00:43 found guilty.
00:45 Earlier, the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, said that he did not condone
00:51 any illegal action or intimidation and urged the authorities to thoroughly investigate
00:57 the incident that occurred at the Kuala Lumpur St. Regis Hotel.
01:01 He said the incident on Tuesday, where a police officer escort is alleged to have committed
01:07 a harmful act, must be investigated in accordance with the law, ensuring justice for the victim.
01:13 On Tuesday, an e-hailing driver lodged a police report claiming he was assaulted by an escort.
01:19 However, the driver lodged another report at 9.59pm later that day, stating that the
01:25 matter had been resolved amicably.
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