KUALA LUMPUR: The investigation paper involving several individuals allegedly linked to threats made against the late social media influencer Rajeswary Appahu will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) tomorrow, according to police.
Sentul district police chief ACP Ahmad Sukarno Mohd Zahari said they had recorded statements from 11 individuals.
"The investigation paper is being completed and will be referred to the DPP on Monday (July 15)," he said when contacted on Sunday (July 14).
Ahmad Sukarno also said the remand of a lorry driver detained in connection with the case had been extended by two days.
The 44-year-old man was arrested in Setapak on Wednesday.
A 35-year-old woman, who is a caregiver at a nursing home, was also detained in connection with the case but released on police bail after her five-day remand period ended two days ago.
These two individuals are alleged to have used profanities on and issued threats against Rajeswary, also known as Esha, on the TikTok platform.
The case is being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for disseminating offensive statements and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act for insulting behaviour.
Ahmad Sukarno said police have also identified three other individuals alleged to have committed cyberbullying against Esha, 30, following a police report made by the victim's mother at the Gombak police station last Friday.
"The identities of the three individuals have been established, and we are in the process of recording their statements," he said.
Esha was found dead in a condominium unit in Setapak last Friday, a day after lodging a police report at the Dang Wangi police station here regarding the cyberbullying she faced. – Bernama
Those suffering from mental health issues or contemplating suicide can reach out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or 019-261 5999 on WhatsApp); Jakim's Family, Social and Community care centre (011-1959 8214 on WhatsApp); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929), visit www.befrienders.org.my/centre-in-malaysia for a complete list of numbers and operating hours, or email sam@befrienders.org.my.
Cyberbullying, Remand, Investigation Papers, Social Media, Suicide
