KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) confirmed that Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, commonly known as Papagomo, was arrested at his residence in Putrajaya this morning to assist in the investigation into a case of fraudulent fundraising using the name of a company.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, who confirmed the matter, said that Azri's arrest was carried out by the Bukit Aman Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) Criminal Investigation Team.
"The investigation is being conducted under Section 420 of the Penal Code," he said when contacted today.
It was reported that Azri was arrested at 1.30am to assist in the investigation into the case of manipulating the name of a company to collect funds from the public.
Meanwhile, his Muhammad Rafique Rashid said his client was remanded for a day.
— Bernama
