Motoring influencer suspected of faking disappearance - Johor cops

A motoring influencer was believed to have staged his disappearance in Muar, Johor, and fled to a neighbouring country.

Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, 38, was reportedly missing after his car allegedly plunged into Sungai Tui along Jalan Bukit Kepong on Monday.

Muar police chief Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said investigations revealed that the suspect’s younger brother was found to have provided false information.

He said Tengku Abd Aziz, 30, lodged a report at the Lenga police station claiming that his brother, also known as Ija, went missing while heading to Muar to repair his car.

“A search and rescue operation was launched after the case was classified as a missing person. However, further investigation raised doubts about the report, and police believe the disappearance was fabricated.

“Investigations also revealed that the suspect had submerged his wife’s Perodua Axia in the river before fleeing to a neighbouring country. His brother later admitted to being complicit and pretending to help with the search,” Raiz said in a statement today.

He said statements from the suspect’s wife and Tengku Abd Aziz were recorded, and further investigation will proceed once police obtain an order to investigate (OTI) from the deputy public prosecutor.

The case is being investigated under Section 182 of the Penal Code for providing false information and Section 109 for abetting a criminal offence.

Earlier, the media reported that the man, a businessperson and vehicle accessories shop owner, had gone missing after the Perodua Axia he was driving was believed to have plunged into a river.

- Bernama

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