Malaysian police probing bizarre ransom demand for stolen cremation urns
The Straits Times
More than 15 cremation urns were allegedly stolen from niches at a memorial park columbarium. Read more at straitstimes.com.
NILAI, Malaysia – The Malaysian police are investigating a bizarre theft involving more than 15 cremation urns allegedly stolen from niches at a memorial park columbarium.
District Superintendent Johari Yahya confirmed that those behind the heist have reportedly contacted the park’s management to demand a ransom for their return.
He said the first police report was received on Feb 26, and that investigations are ongoing.
Supt Johari said in a statement on March 17: “Our investigations so far have shown that one suspect had contacted the management on WhatsApp using a foreign number claiming that he found the urns.
“However, he then demanded payment for the return of the urns.”
Supt Johari said the police have classified the case under Section 380 of the Penal Code for theft in a building.
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