AGC to scrutinise CCTV footage, witness evidence in Shuhaily assault probe
Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar says prosecutors will examine all aspects before deciding on further action.
In Johor Baru, a hamster that was stolen from a pet shop in Pasir Gudang was returned to the shop on Tuesday after the incident went viral on social media via CCTV footage. The pet shop had previously shared the footage on social media, requesting the return of the hamster and threatening legal action if the animal was not returned within seven days.
The footage showed a man taking the hamster from a cage in front of the shop, placing it in his pocket, and leaving the premises. The hamster was eventually returned around 2pm that day after the footage and incident details were shared online. A shop worker stated that the man left the hamster in a cage outside the premises and fled without providing any explanation.
The incident has sparked debate over whether members of the public should share identifiable CCTV footage on social media without first reporting the incident to the police. Lawyers A. Mathan and N Mariappan noted that the matter should have been reported to the police along with the CCTV footage, as publishing such information online could potentially lead to legal complications.
The shop owner has the right to reclaim his property, according to Mariappan. The New Straits Times found that there is no legal obligation for a shop owner to report an incident before sharing CCTV footage, but publishing identifiable footage and allegations online could have legal implications depending on the specific circumstances.
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