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Malaysian prosecutors struggle to locate fugitive Yusoff Rawther in UK
The Court of Appeal heard that authorities have been unable to physically serve an appeal notice on the fugitive despite enlisting Interpol's assistance. Prosecutors told the court they have exhausted efforts to locate Yusoff Rawther in the United Kingdom.
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PUTRAJAYA: The prosecution disclosed in the Court of Appeal on Monday that it has been unable to physically serve a notice of appeal on fugitive Yusoff Rawther despite seeking help from international law enforcement authorities. Prosecutors informed the court that efforts to locate Rawther in the United Kingdom have proven unsuccessful, complicating legal proceedings against him. The inability to serve the notice has raised questions about the viability of pursuing the appeal under current circumstances. Interpol was engaged to assist in locating the fugitive, but the international effort has not yielded results that would allow for personal service of the legal documents. The case highlights the challenges Malaysian authorities face in pursuing prosecution against individuals who flee the country, particularly when they remain beyond the jurisdiction's reach.