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Ten detained over death of 62-year-old woman in Sandakan
Police in Sabah have arrested ten people, including two primary suspects, following the discovery of a 62-year-old woman found bound and deceased in Sandakan. The youngest person detained in connection with the case is just ten years old.
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Authorities in Sandakan launched an investigation after the woman's body was discovered in circumstances suggesting foul play. The discovery prompted a rapid police response, with detectives moving quickly to identify and apprehend individuals believed to be connected to the incident.
Among those taken into custody are two individuals considered the main suspects in the case. The remaining eight people detained are assisting police with their enquiries as investigators work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the woman's death.
The inclusion of a ten-year-old among those detained has raised questions about the nature of their involvement in the incident. Police have indicated they are following specific lines of inquiry and have not ruled out further arrests as the investigation progresses.
The case has drawn significant attention in Sandakan, with residents expressing concern about the incident. Investigators have urged anyone with information relevant to the case to come forward and assist with their ongoing enquiries.