Businessman's body found in net: One suspect also faces firearms charge
BATU PAHAT: One of four suspects who will be charged tomorrow over the alleged murder of a businessman whose body was found wrapped in a net is also facing a firearms possession charge.
On August 4, two suspects aged 33 and 34 were arrested in connection with the murder of a 39-year-old businessman in Johor. One of the suspects faces additional firearms possession charges, while four others will be charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code for the alleged murder. Another suspect was released on bail and will serve as a prosecution witness.
Police found a pistol, five stones, and preliminary urine tests were negative for prohibited substances. The victim's body was discovered in Sungai Tanjung Sembrong, Parit Raja, with signs of strangulation and his hands bound with adhesive tape.
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