{
  "id": 3446919,
  "title": "Woman, 62, found bound and dead in Sandakan, cops nab 10 suspects, youngest aged 10",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/woman-62-found-bound-and-dead-in-sandakan-cops-nab-10-suspects-3446919",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T06:39:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/26/woman-62-found-bound-and-dead-in-sandakan-cops-nab-10-suspects-youngest-aged-10/232711"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 26, Sandakan police apprehended ten individuals in connection with the discovery of a decomposed 62-year-old woman's body in her home. The woman, who likely resided alone, was found with her hands bound behind her back and her head covered by a cloth inside the toilet. The incident came to light after a foul odor was reported emanating from the two-story wooden house. Police arrived at 8:45 PM on the 19th of August to discover the victim. The police Chief, ACP George Abd Rahman, revealed that the woman had likely passed away several days prior, based on the documents found in the residence. Identification was made through these documents. Subsequently, a series of arrests ensued within a 24-hour period, encompassing five males and five females, aged from 10 to 39. The suspects consisted of three Philippine nationals and seven Malaysians, all of whom were related. Rahman disclosed that the primary suspects had been identified, and the case was being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, stemming from a dispute over payment for renovation work and dissatisfaction regarding an increase in rent.",
  "summary": "SANDAKAN, Aug 26 — Ten people, including two believed to be the main suspects, have been detained following the di...",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Woman, 62, found bound and dead in Sandakan, cops nab 10 suspects, youngest aged 10",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/woman-62-found-bound-and-dead-in-sandakan-cops-nab-10-suspects",
        "published": "2026-08-26T06:39:50.000Z"
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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."
}