{
  "id": 16294218,
  "title": "After 17 years on the run, murder suspect in Penampang case arrested",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/after-17-years-on-the-run-murder-suspect-in-penampang-case-arrested",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T07:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128738/after-17-years-on-the-run-murder-suspect-in-penampang-case-arrested"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 42-year-old man accused of murdering an individual in Beverly Hills, Penampang, after an 17-year-long manhunt, has been apprehended by police in Kota Kinabalu. The suspect was taken into custody at a residence in Kolombong, Inanam, on October 22, following extensive investigative and tracking efforts by the police. Acting Penampang District Police Chief, Assistant Superintendent Arisanti Aziz, revealed that the arrest was made to aid in the investigation of the April 11, 2009, death. The case is being examined under Section 302 of the Penal Code, with a potential penalty of either the death penalty or a 30 to 40-year prison sentence. If the death penalty is not enforced, the accused must also endure a minimum of 12 lashes. Assistant Superintendent Arisanti emphasized the police's dedication to solving serious crimes and bringing those suspected of involvement to justice.",
  "summary": "AFTER 17 years, police finally apprehended a 42-year-old man wanted in connection with the murder of a man in Beverly Hills, Penampang. The suspect was arrested at a residence in Kolombong, Inanam, Kota Kinabalu, on October 22, following ongoing inve...",
  "key_points": [
    "42-year-old man arrested after 17-year manhunt in Penampang murder case",
    "Suspect apprehended in Kota Kinabalu on October 22, 2021",
    "Case under Section 302 of Penal Code, potential death penalty"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The apprehension of a long-term fugitive after nearly two decades signals the persistence of law enforcement in resolving cold cases involving serious violent crimes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}