Police investigate vandalism of Thai imam’s wife’s car in Tumpat, with possible links to alleged threats over undocumented migrant smuggling tips
KOTA BHARU: Police have confirmed receiving a report of an act of mischief on a car belonging to the wife of a Thai imam at the Kok Majid Jetty area in Tumpat yesterday.
Tumpat police chief ACP Mohd Khairi Shafie said the 30-year-old imam had parked the white Honda City near the jetty at 7.10 pm before heading to Masjid Pulau Beluru for Isyak prayers.
“After completing his prayers and returning to the location at 9.36 pm, the complainant discovered paint marks on the vehicle,” he said in a statement today.
Mohd Khairi said the imam had earlier received a screenshot from a friend, alleging he was threatened for tipping off the authorities about undocumented migrant smuggling in the Tumpat islands.
“The complainant, however, denied the allegation,” he said.
He said the case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code, including a possible link to the information the complainant received before the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Tumpat District Police Headquarters operations room at 09-7252482 or the nearest police station.
