POLICE have detained two men to assist in an investigation into online threats made against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the two were arrested at different locations yesterday.

He said the first arrest was made in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, where a 51-year-old man, believed to be the owner of the Facebook account “Nekad Hikers Ventures”, was picked up.

“Then, a 27-year-old man, believed to be the owner of the Facebook account ‘Jgad Zruu’ was nabbed in Bukit Mertajam, Penang,” he said in a statement today.

Shuhaily said the cases were being investigated under section 507 of the penal code and section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

He also advised the public not to speculate on the cases and to use social media platforms wisely. – Bernama, October 28, 2023.