Police nab man who allegedly insulted Prophet Muhammad, Islam on Twitter
The IGP said the suspect was being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and Section 505 of the Penal Code. — IStock.com pic via AFP
Selangor Criminal Investigations Department chief Senior Assistant Commissioner Fadzil Ahmat, in confirming the arrest, said the suspect was picked up by Selangor police at Plaza Pudu Shopping Centre in Kuala Lumpur at around 5pm today. Fadzil said the suspect, who goes by the name “Alvin Chow”, was subsequently handed over to Bukit Aman for further investigations.
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