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Attorney-General denies AGC involvement in suspect's police return
Malaysia's Attorney-General has rejected claims that the Attorney-General's Chambers interfered with the decision to return a suspect to police custody. The statement comes amid scrutiny over the handling of a high-profile case in Kelantan.
LSN Malaysia ·
KOTA BHARU — The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) played no role in the decision to return Mohd Shuhaily to police custody, according to the Attorney-General's office, addressing questions about potential institutional interference in the case.
The clarification comes as the handling of the suspect has drawn public attention, with observers questioning the chain of decision-making that led to his return to law enforcement authorities. The AGC's statement seeks to establish a clear separation between prosecutorial decisions and police custody matters.
Officials have emphasized that such determinations fall within the purview of relevant investigative agencies and judicial authorities, rather than the prosecution arm of government. The statement underscores the independence expected in Malaysia's criminal justice system, where different institutions maintain distinct responsibilities.
The case continues to be monitored closely by legal observers and media commentators tracking developments in the matter.