Papagomo quizzed over alleged defamatory remarks against IGP, security forces

Police have recorded the statement of blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as Papagomo, regarding his allegedly defamatory and insulting remarks against the inspector-general of police and the security forces.

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said Wan Azri (above) had his statement recorded at 3pm yesterday at the Setapak police station.

“A total of 37 questions were asked and the statement-taking process concluded at 4.05pm,” he said when contacted by Bernama yesterday.

Razarudin said the case was being investigated under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, Sections 500 and 504 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

He added that Wan Azri’s statement was recorded following a police report filed regarding a video posted on his YouTube account on Dec 15.

At the 31:05 minute mark of the video, Wan Azri allegedly made defamatory remarks that insulted Razarudin and the police force, while also linking Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Fahmi Reza probed

Razarudin confirmed that the police had recorded the statement of activist and graphic designer Fahmi Reza regarding a caricature that allegedly mocked the appointment of Musa Aman as Sabah governor.

He said the Classified Crimes Investigation Unit of the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department is undertaking investigations, with the process beginning at 8.15am yesterday and concluding about an hour later.

Razarudin said the police had received a report from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) regarding a statement posted on the man’s Facebook on Wednesday.

“It is related to a caricature and a statement believed to have been uploaded to criticise, incite, and stir up hatred against him (Musa) and Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar,” he said.

He added that the caricature and statement appeared to touch on the 3R (race, religion, and royalty) issues, which could undermine the country’s security and harmony.

“The case is being investigated under Section 504 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998,” he said.

- Bernama

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