Sirul remains on Interpol’s Red Notice list

KUALA LUMPUR: Former police commando Sirul Azhar Umar is still listed on Interpol’s Red Notice, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.

The Bukit Aman CID director said any attempt to bring him back was under the purview of the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC)

“We believe the AGC is still reviewing various avenues in that effort (to bring him back).

“However, Sirul is still listed on Interpol’s Red Notice,” he told a press conference in Bukit Aman yesterday.

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It was reported that Sirul had been released following an Australian High Court decision on Nov 8 which stated that non-citizens who cannot be deported can no longer be held indefinitely by immigration authorities.

In 2009, the Shah Alam High Court issued the death sentence to both Sirul and chief inspector Azilah Hadri after finding both guilty of the murder of Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu.

On Aug 23, 2013, the Appeals Court allowed the appeal of Azilah and Sirul, freeing them from the charges.

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However, on Jan 13, 2015, the Federal Court overturned the decision to acquit Sirul and Azilah, reinstating the death penalty imposed by the High Court.

Sirul was absent from the court during the verdict as he was in Australia. Following this, the Federal Court issued a warrant for his arrest.

He was later detained by Australian immigration officers after Interpol issued a red notice.