KUALA LUMPUR: A two-day remand extension has been obtained on the lorry driver arrested over cyberbullying which allegedly led to the death of an influencer recently.
Sentul police chief Assistant Commissioner Ahmad Sukarno Mohd Zahari said the suspect will be remanded until July 16 to facilitate further investigations.
"To date we have recorded statements from 11 witnesses in connection with the case.
"The investigation paper will be referred to the deputy public prosecutors office for further instruction tomorrow," he said when contacted today.
It was reported that the 44-year-old suspect was being investigated under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communication and Multimedia Act for making statements with the intent to cause fear or alarm to the public and induce any person to commit an offence against the state or public tranquillity, as well as misuse of network facilities, respectively.
The suspect, known as "Dulal Brothers" on the Internet, was detained in Setapak at 6.30pm on Wednesday.
On that same day, police also obtained a remand extension for a female suspect allegedly linked to the suicide of 30-year-old Rajeswary, better known as Esha.
Those with information on the case can contact the police hotline at 03-2115 9999.