SERDANG: Police have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the murder of a saleswoman whose naked body was found at Blue Water Estate in Seri Kembangan last week.
Serdang OCPD Asst Comm Muhamad Farid Ahmad said the latest suspect, a woman in her 30s, was the victim’s housemate in Taman Castlefield, Cheras.
He said the unemployed woman was detained by Serdang CID on Sunday (Nov 2) to assist with the investigation.
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"So far, we have arrested four people. Three men aged 24 to 30 were detained on Friday (Oct 31).
"Among them are the victim’s former boyfriend and her adoptive brother," he said when contacted on Tuesday (Nov 4).
ACP Farid added that police are still tracking down several other individuals believed to be able to help with the probe.
"However, we cannot disclose further details at this stage as it may jeopardise the investigation," he said.
ACP Farid added that they have taken statements from eight witnesses so far, including the victim’s neighbours and acquaintances.
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"We are also applying for an extension of the remand order for the three male suspects, whose initial five-day remand expires today," he said.
He urged anyone with information about the victim or the case to contact the nearest police station or the Serdang District Police Headquarters at 03-80742222.
The 24-year-old victim, who worked as a sales assistant at a supermarket in Ampang and a convenience store in Bukit Bintang, was found dead by a passerby at 3.45pm on Oct 29 after a foul smell was detected near Jalan Anggerik, Seri Kembangan.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
