Pahang cops completing investigation into Raub MP, Samka advisor
KUANTAN: Police are wrapping up investigations into an incident involving Raub member of Parliament Chow Yu Hui and Save Musang King Alliance (Samka) chairman Wilson Chang, who are accused of obstructing public servants from performing their duties in Raub on April 10.
Last year, Chow was also investigated for a similar offence alongside 19 others. However, the case was later classified as "No Further Action" (NFA).
Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said that the investigation papers will soon be submitted to the deputy public prosecutor's (DPP) office.
"They were detained overnight at the Raub police headquarters on April 14 to assist with investigations and were released the following day. We have also recorded statements from several other individuals.
"The investigation papers are still with the investigating officer, and we are finalising the details before handing them over to the DPP's office," he said when contacted today.
He said the case is being investigated under Section 186 of the Penal Code. If convicted, the individuals could face up to two years in prison, a fine of up to RM10,000, or both.
On April 15, Yahaya confirmed that Chow and Chang had been summoned for questioning following a police report lodged by the Pahang Enforcement Unit (UPNP) elite team at 3.35pm on April 10.
The duo were allegedly involved in preventing civil servants from carrying out their duties during the Op Sekat enforcement operation against unlicensed durian farms in Kampung Sungai Chalit, Raub.
On April 13, Raub police chief Superintendent Mohd Shahril Abd Rahman said Chow, Chong and three others would be called in for questioning.
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