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South Korean rescued from kidnappers in Melaka a wanted man back home | FMT
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South Korean rescued from kidnappers in Melaka a wanted man back home
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PETALING JAYA: A South Korean man rescued from a kidnapping has been found to be wanted in his home country and is listed in an Interpol Red Notice, says Bukit Aman criminal investigation department director M Kumar.
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Kumar said the 40-year-old man had been on his way from Genting Highlands to Kuala Lumpur on April 17 when he was kidnapped by three men.
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“The victim was driving alone in Genting Highlands when the three men stopped him. They pulled him out of his vehicle, beat him, tied him up and took him to an unknown location.
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“Police then received two reports on the incident from the victim’s friend and wife,” Harian Metro reported him as saying today.
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Kumar said the three men – all South Korean nationals, aged 28 to 40 – demanded a US$10 million (RM39.68 million) ransom in cryptocurrency. The victim’s friends transferred US$3 million.
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He said Bukit Aman CID assembled a team comprising officers from Pahang and Melaka, which located the victim at a homestay in Melaka on April 21. The team rescued him and arrested the trio.
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“The suspects beat and threatened him with an object resembling a pistol, later determined to be fake. The team seized the object and the vehicle used by the suspects,” he said.
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He said the vehicle was registered under an inactive company.
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He also said Bukit Aman’s commercial crime investigation department had detected and frozen US$2.46 million in several accounts belonging to the suspects.
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Kumar said checks showed that the victim had entered Malaysia in 2016, but the South Korean embassy confirmed that his passport had been cancelled and that he was wanted back home for suspected involvement in organised crime and illegal gambling.
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He said two of the suspects entered Malaysia in March last year using social visit passes that expired in June, while the other suspect had no official record of entry.
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“So far, we believe the incident was motivated by money. The victim did not know the suspects, and the nature of his employment in Malaysia is still being investigated.
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“The three suspects have been remanded until April 28 to assist in the investigation under Section 3(1) of the Kidnapping Act 1961.
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“Police will determine further action regarding the victim once the investigation is complete,” he said.
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In unlikely twist, rescued South Korean kidnapping victim turns out to be Interpol-wanted fugitive | Malay Mail
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Zahid claims ministry officers ‘pressured’ over attending BN-linked events during state polls
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Three Malaysian women held in Jakarta after drugs found hidden in luggage, shoes
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Court declares Seremban-born girl a Malaysian, rules anti-statelessness protection applies to her
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Actress, business owners among 17 facing charges over alleged Perkeso claims scam
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MRT Corp awards RM3.03b Penang Mutiara LRT systems contract to MRCB-Theta Edge JV
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After Johor and Negeri Sembilan wins, Zahid sees ‘blue wave’ heading to Putrajaya
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PKR gives Nurul Izzah temporary leave from deputy president duties after congress
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Tendon Kohaku: The ‘tendon’ chain bringing satisfying ‘tempura’ rice bowls to TTDI
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No skips allowed: BTS racks up four billion plays for ‘Arirang’ while Jungkook hits the jackpot with ‘Seven’
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KTMB services disrupted after lorry carrying flammable liquid causes power outage on Kulai-Kempas route
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Teacher found dead in SMK Bau toilet, police rule out foul play
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Iran and Oman agree on new Strait of Hormuz shipping route
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Anwar meets Singapore GP chief ahead of Formula 1 return to Sepang
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Cambridge’s youngest black professor resigns over PhD plagiarism claims
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Caregiver allegedly told residents to tie up man before fatal beating at Perak care home, police say
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In unlikely twist, rescued South Korean kidnapping victim turns out to be Interpol-wanted fugitive
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Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director Datuk M. Kumar (centre) speaks during a press conference in Bukit Aman April 24, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
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First Published: Friday, 24 Apr 2026 2:33 PM MYT
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Federal police said today that a South Korean man rescued from a recent kidnapping by fellow countrymen near Genting Highlands — in an unlikely twist — was later found to be a fugitive in his home country and listed as a wanted person by Interpol.
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Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar said the 40-year-old victim was travelling alone from Genting Highlands to Kuala Lumpur when his vehicle was tailed and later intercepted by his kidnappers on April 17.
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“The victim was dragged, tied and beaten up before being taken to an undisclosed location at the time.
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A police task force was subsequently formed after separate reports were lodged by two individuals claiming to be the victim’s local friend and his South Korean wife, in an effort to locate him.
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“Acting on intelligence, police raided a homestay in Melaka where the victim was being held and arrested three suspects aged 28 to 40, who are also South Koreans, on April 21,” he told a press conference at the federal police headquarters at Bukit Aman here.
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Kumar said the victim was threatened with a firearm and beaten while being held captive, with the suspects later demanding a ransom of US$10 million (RM39 million) in exchange for his release.
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The victim’s friend later transferred US$3 million to the suspects’ cryptocurrency account before the victim was rescued.
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“The suspects were not known to the victim and we believed the kidnapping is financially motivated,” Kumar said.
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Several items were seized, including ropes used to bind the victim, cellophane tape, a replica firearm and the victim’s vehicle, Kumar added.
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As for the US$3 million transferred, Kumar said only US$2.46 million was recoverable by authorities from three separate accounts after the funds were dispersed into several other accounts.
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Further investigations found that all but one of the suspects entered Malaysia by way of social pass in March.
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“Investigations also found that the victim entered Malaysia in 2016, and further discussions with the South Korean embassy revealed that his passport had been cancelled, alongside the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice against him.
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“So this kidnapping victim is actually wanted by South Korean authorities,” Kumar said, adding that victim was wanted for illegal gambling activities.
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Asked on the victim’s detailed background, Kumar said further investigations are being conducted to ascertain their employment and purpose of stay.
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The case is being investigated under Section 3 (1) of the Kidnapping Act.
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Former PM Ismail Sabri to be charged tomorrow at KL Sessions Court
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MACC questions former CFO for third day over RM370m share deal flagged in Tabung Haji RCI
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Joachim Gunsalam elected PBS president unopposed as party sees record nominations
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