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Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession

Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession

Summary

The High Court in Malaysia ruled that police were responsible for the 2017 kidnapping of Pastor Raymond Koh. This was the country's first court case of enforced disappearance, leading to the police and government being held accountable. Susanna Liew, Koh's wife, pursued justice for years, with the court confirming suspicions of police involvement.

Key Facts

  • Pastor Raymond Koh was kidnapped in 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • The abduction was captured on CCTV, showing masked men forcibly taking him.
  • Malaysia's High Court ruled that the police were responsible for this enforced disappearance.
  • This was Malaysia's first enforced disappearance case to be judged in court.
  • Investigations suggested the police saw Koh as a threat due to his religious work.
  • No ransom was ever demanded for Koh's release.
  • The police initially claimed a drug ring was responsible, which was later dismissed.
  • Susanna Liew, Koh's wife, campaigned for years to find out the truth about her husband's disappearance.
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