A 21-year-old Malaysian man and his 52-year-old mother have been arrested following a viral controversy involving his alleged participation in non-Islamic religious rituals.
Previously, a man believed to be the younger brother of a local celebrity came under fire after videos allegedly showing him, a Muslim, participating in non-Islamic religious rituals went viral on social media.
Aliff Daniel and his mother have been arrested
In a recent development, Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad confirmed that 21-year-old Aliff Daniel and his 52-year-old mum were arrested by the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) in Kuala Lumpur yesterday (13 October).
According to Shahzihan, their arrests were carried out under a reciprocal arrest warrant issued by the Shah Alam Syariah Lower Court.
“Following the case involving the two individuals going viral, JAIS is expected to summon at least 14 other individuals to assist in the investigation, based on its intelligence,” the statement read.
Both suspects are being investigated under Sections 4 and 10
Mohd Shahzihan added that both suspects are being investigated by JAIS under Sections 4 and 10 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995. He also urged the public to give the authorities time and space to complete their investigations.
“JAIS takes this matter seriously and will ensure that all actions are taken in accordance with its jurisdiction, the law and the facts of the case. The public is also advised against making speculations or spreading unverified information,” the statement read.
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