IGP: Families know where RM12mil went, police not involved in any payment


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PUTRAJAYA: Any payment to secure the release of the four Sarawakian sailors were made by their families without the involvement of the police, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.  

He said police were not involved in paying for the hostages to be freed.

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