KUALA LUMPUR: Rumours regarding the involvement of a politician in the disappearance of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh are unsupported by any evidence, says Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa.
The Kuala Lumpur police chief stated that, so far, the police have not obtained any leads to suggest the involvement of a politician.
"We also didn't get any statement that points towards that direction," he told reporters after attending the Inspector-General of Police Appreciation Ceremony with the Media in Bukit Aman on Monday (May 26).
So far, Comm Rusdi said the police have recorded the statements of 47 individuals, including the victim's three children and other acquaintances, with the Singaporean authorities' assistance.
"The statements of her children and her friend were recorded at Woodlands police station in Singapore.
"The last time the children had any contact with her was on April 8, a day before her disappearance.
"After she disappeared, they had no contact with her," he said.
He stated that inquiries into the e-hailing company related to the case did not aid in the investigation of Pamela's disappearance.
When asked about five suspects involved in Pamela's abduction, Comm Rusdi once again denied that they were police personnel.
"They are not police personnel, and we are tracking them down," he said.
Commenting on Pamela's husband's previous detention, Comm Rusdi said the remand application was rejected as the courts determined the individual could be called up again anytime to assist with the investigation.
"However, we used the 24 hours he was held to the maximum to investigate intensively," he added.
Regarding the victim's location, he said there was no new development.
"The investigation is still ongoing to determine whether she is still in the country or otherwise.
"So far, we found no evidence she left the country," he said.
Comm Rusdi said the allegation that Pamela had applied for citizenship of another country was a personal matter and could not be confirmed by the police so far.
Police investigations also showed no money transfers from Pamela’s bank account to other individuals.
“Based on our investigations, we also do not see that she had another passport from another country," he said.
On April 9, Pamela was summoned to the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya to assist with an investigation under the MACC Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act.
However, she reportedly went missing while on her way to the appointment. Her lawyer filed a police report regarding her disappearance on the same day.
So far, no ransom demand had been made in connection with her disappearance.
