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We’ve received report on spy cam incident from Chinese couple: cops

Kota Kinabalu police chief says authorities did not ask complainant to remove social media content

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 24 Sep 2023 4:01PM

We’ve received report on spy cam incident from Chinese couple: cops
Kota Kinabalu police chief Mohd Zaidi Abdullah says the report was lodged on September 7 and the case is being investigated under Section 509 of the Penal Code. – Pixabay pic, September 24, 2023

KOTA KINABALU – Police have confirmed receiving a report from a Chinese couple complaining about the discovery of a hidden camera installed inside a “homestay room” facility both of them are supposed to have stayed in here recently.

Kota Kinabalu police chief Mohd Zaidi Abdullah said the report was lodged on September 7 and the case is being investigated under Section 509 of the Penal Code.

“Preliminary investigations at the scene have been conducted, evidence has been seized, and efforts to identify the suspect are underway.

Zaidi also clarified that police did not ask the complainant to remove the content posted on their social media platform.

The police urge anyone with information on the case to contact DSP Khairul Shah Peri at 011-2669 1994. – The Vibes, September 24, 2023

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