2 arrested over loss of bag with RM1mil in Ampang

 

Ampang Jaya police chief Azam Ismail said the two suspects, including a security guard, would be remanded until Sunday for investigations. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: 

Two people have been arrested over a bag containing RM1 million in cash that was reported missing yesterday.

In a statement, Ampang Jaya police chief Azam Ismail said a 52-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman, a security guard, were arrested at 10pm yesterday. They will be remanded until Sunday.

Urine tests conducted on both individuals were negative, and they have no prior convictions for criminal offences

Earlier today, Selangor deputy police chief S Sasikala Devi said the bag was found on Jalan Hulu Kelang by a member of the public yesterday.

In a Bernama report, Sasikala said the bag was believed to have fallen from a security van while it was making a turn.

The van is believed to have been travelling from a bank in Ampang to Kuala Lumpur.

Yesterday, Azam confirmed that the cash had been collected by a security company from a bank at the Ampang Point mall.

Azam also said the case is being investigated for theft under Section 379 of the Penal Code. - FMT