Cops Behind Pamela Ling Abduction

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Pamela Ling, the woman who disappeared while on her way to give a statement to the MACC last month, was allegedly abducted by individuals wearing police outfits.
Her lawyer, N Sivananthan, said this was in the police report he sighted, which was lodged by the Grab driver ferrying Ling.
“Based on the police report, the Grab driver said his car was intercepted when they were just about to reach the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.
“He had passed by the (Putrajaya) Fire and Rescue Station, which was just next door to the MACC headquarters, when three cars, two of which were dark blue and white in colour, stopped his car.
“Two individuals - a man wearing a police vest and a woman in police uniform - then asked Ling to come with them.
“They also took away the Grab driver’s IC. The driver then went straight to the Precinct 7 police station and lodged a report,” Sivananthan said.
MACC headquarters in PutrajayaMalaysiakini contacted Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Isa, who declined to comment on the allegation, except saying it is “dalam tindakan” (action is being taken).
It was reported that Ling was on her way to meet MACC investigators on April 9, where she was supposed to facilitate a money laundering investigation, but was abducted before she could reach her destination.
Police have since confirmed they are investigating the incident under Section 365 of the Penal Code, which criminalises kidnapping or abduction. It carries a jail term of up to seven years and a fine.
Following this, MACC yesterday issued a statement confirming that Ling was assisting in a probe under the Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act.
The anti-graft authority also said they are leaving it to the police to handle her disappearance.
How did MACC mitigate risk?
Lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo, who is representing Ling’s brother and father, questioned whether MACC had taken the appropriate actions to ensure the victim’s safety.
With MACC’s confirmation that Ling was assisting the authority, Sangeet said it was reasonable to believe that the victim may have possessed sensitive information that could have placed her in a vulnerable position.
“The question must be asked - did the MACC recognise this potential risk, and did it alert the police to this possibility at the earliest opportunity, so that appropriate lines of inquiry could be pursued?” she asked in a statement.
Pointing to the abduction, Sangeet said it indicated that Ling was either being followed or someone had known in advance that she was going to meet MACC investigators.
“This raises serious concerns. Did MACC anticipate or detect any such risk? Was this crucial detail shared with the police at the outset to assist in tracing those involved?” she added.
The lawyer also questioned if the commission had lodged a police report on her disappearance.
On the police probe into the abduction, she urged the police to clarify the steps they have taken upon receiving information on the incident.
Sangeet said it was “wholly unacceptable” for the police to say they have no leads, especially given the victim’s involvement in a sensitive money laundering probe.
“Ling’s family has at all times cooperated fully with the authorities and continues to provide all information in their possession. The family has been transparent and proactive.
“The same is expected from the MACC and police,” she stressed. - Mkini

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