{
  "id": 16728783,
  "title": "Prosecution decision awaits after Nik Nazmi questioned over alleged khalwat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/prosecution-decision-awaits-after-nik-nazmi-questioned-over-alleged",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T09:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128858/prosecution-decision-awaits-after-nik-nazmi-questioned-over-alleged-khalwat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The former minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad appeared at the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) headquarters for a statement, according to the Selangor Syariah Prosecution Department. The investigation pertains to a potential khalwat offence, which involves close proximity. Following the statement, the decision on whether charges will be brought against Nik Nazmi will be made by the Syariah Prosecution Department. His statement was recorded separately from that of the woman involved in the case. The Syariah lawyer, Muhammad Amirul Ashraf A. Ghani, confirmed that Nik Nazmi attended the investigation voluntarily and expressed willingness to cooperate. The lawyer also stated that any actions against those allegedly involved in monitoring Nik Nazmi's movements would be addressed later. The investigation is ongoing, and Nik Nazmi has not been charged, but his statement does not confirm the occurrence of an offence.",
  "summary": "THE decision on whether former minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad will face charges over an alleged khalwat (close proximity) offence now rests with the Selangor Syariah Prosecution Department after he gave a statement to the Selangor Islamic Religious Dep...",
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  "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."
}