KUALA LUMPUR: Blogger Wan Azri Wan Deris, known better as Papagomo, was released on police bail yesterday after being detained to assist in investigations into a money laundering and fraud investigation.
Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed that the blogger was released after police completed recording his statement.
"To date, 16 individuals have been questioned to assist with the investigation," he said when contacted today.
"The investigation is nearing completion, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code," he added.
It is understood that Wan Azri, 41, was picked up at his residence in Putrajaya by policemen from the Bukit Aman Anti-Money Laundering Criminal Investigation Team.
The arrest is believed to be connected to an investigation into the fraudulent use of a company name to collect funds.
During the arrest, police also seized the blogger's mobile phone for further investigation.
Earlier, a video of Wan Muhammad Azri's arrest went viral on social media.
His lawyer, Rafique Rashid Ali said Wan Azri was detained following a police report filed by a minister in July.