{
  "id": 461732,
  "title": "Singaporean kidnapped in Malaysia, safe after rescue in Kedah: S’pore police",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/singaporean-kidnapped-in-malaysia-safe-after-rescue-in-kedah-spore",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T11:20:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singaporean-kidnapped-in-malaysia-safe-after-rescue-in-kedah-spore-police"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singaporean 72-year-old man kidnapped in Malaysia, rescued by Malaysian police on Aug 7, according to Singapore Police Force statement on Aug 10. Man traveled to Malaysia on July 26 and his family alerted SPF on Aug 4 after receiving information about potential kidnapping, with ransom demanded. SPF sought assistance from Royal Malaysia Police, who conducted operations and rescued man in Kedah. RMP found suspects used social media platforms, including Telegram, WeChat, and Badoo, to establish relationships with potential victims and invite them to meet in person under various pretexts. Man received medical attention and RMP investigations confirmed suspects' involvement. SPF's Criminal Investigation Department director Julius Lim praised RMP for swift action and cooperation, highlighting the strong partnership between the two forces to ensure community safety.",
  "summary": "A ransom had been demanded for his release.",
  "key_points": [
    "72-year-old Singaporean man kidnapped in Malaysia",
    "Rescued by Malaysian police on Aug 7 in Kedah",
    "SPF and RMP praised for swift action and cooperation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The rescue highlights the strong partnership between Singapore and Malaysian police forces in tackling cross-border crimes and ensuring community safety through swift action and cooperation.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/461732.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "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."
}