IGP says checking Malaysian IC, driving licence supposedly found in Ukraine amid rumours that citizens joined as mercenaries in war with Russia

IGP says checking Malaysian IC, driving licence supposedly found in Ukraine amid rumours that citizens joined as mercenaries in war with Russia



Police officers collect evidence at the site of a Russian drone strike in Kyiv on October 29, 2024. Malaysia’s IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain are checking claims that a Malaysian IC and driving licence were found in the European country’s Levadne area recently. — AFP pic

Wednesday, 30 Oct 2024 8:53 AM MYT


KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) are verifying the authenticity of claims that a Malaysian identity card and driving licence were found in Levadne, Zaporizhia, Ukraine.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the police are checking up on the claims by obtaining detailed information from the Foreign Ministry.


Several photos depicting a MyKad and Malaysian driving licence found in a battlefield had gone viral recently, which were reportedly found after Russian forces managed to take over a Ukrainian position in Levadne, Zaporizhia, Ukraine.

Meanwhile, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement today that they were unable to confirm the veracity of the information and urged Malaysians to take precautions to ensure their personal safety while abroad. — Bernama