Malaysia

Police deny issuing warning on kidnapping activities for organ sale

Bukit Aman responds to spread of message on social media

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 01 Oct 2022 8:10PM

Police deny issuing warning on kidnapping activities for organ sale
Bukit Aman corporate communication chief A. Skandaguru says police had detected a report entitled ‘Warning to all parents and guardians, organ prices in Malaysia,’ which he says did not come from police. – File pic, October 1, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – Police have denied issuing any statement warning the public about kidnapping activities linked to the sale of human organs as alleged in social media reports.

Bukit Aman corporate communication chief A. Skandaguru said police had detected a report entitled “Warning to all parents and guardians, organ prices in Malaysia,” which also listed the prices of organs like hearts, kidneys, eyes, lungs and livers.

He said the message alleged that police warned parents to be wary of two white vehicles used for kidnapping and sale of organs, especially of children aged below 15.

“So far police have not received any reports concerning the two vehicles mentioned in the viral message,” he said in a statement today.

He advised the people not to easily believe messages on social media without first verifying their authenticity.

The viral message also claimed that human organs were available for sale at between RM10,000 and RM800,000. – Bernama, October 1, 2022

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