Malaysia follows money trail to Jolo militants

From ABS-CBN (Mar 27): Malaysia follows money trail to Jolo militants

Malaysian forces are investigating a tip that groups or individuals are providing funds to Filipino militants in Jolo Island in Mindanao, a report from the Bernama news agency said Wednesday.
 
The report quoted Malaysian Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar saying police could not divulge details on the investigation because it was a serious matter and could not be rushed.

"Wait until our investigation is over and we will tell all. We endeavour to detect them as quickly as possible," he told reporters.

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar earlier said several individuals in Sandakan and Semporna are under surveillance and would be arrested for treason for sending money to Filipino militants.

If convicted, these individuals could face life imprisonment or even death for committing treason.
The police official said Malaysian forces have arrested 429 people suspected to have participated or supported a move by Raja Muda Agbimuddin Kiram, brother of self-styled Sulu sultan Jamalul Kiram III, to press their family's claim over Sabah.

Of this number, 42 have been released.

Malaysian authorities filed terrorism-related charges against 8 Filipinos who participated in the incursion of Kiram supporters in the area of Lahad Datu.

Thirty-eight alleged members of the Sultanate of Sulu's Royal Security Force (RSF) intercepted off the seas of Tawi-tawi are also facing charges before a Tawi-tawi court for violations of Art. 118 of the Revised Penal Code (Inciting to war and giving motives for reprisals) and the Comelec gun ban.

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