Man linked to Wangsa Maju robbery, rape case dies after struggle with police

Man linked to Wangsa Maju robbery, rape case dies after struggle with police



Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus the suspect, who had stolen RM200 in cash and an ATM card from the victims, had 10 previous criminal records related to robbery. — Bernama pic

Wednesday, 08 Oct 2025 10:01 AM MYT


KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — A man suspected of being involved in a robbery and rape case in Wangsa Maju died yesterday following a struggle with police during his arrest.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said an emergency call was received at around 12.40 pm, after which two officers were dispatched to the scene.


“On arrival, the officers asked the occupants of the house to open the door. About five minutes later, a man complied.

“The officers identified themselves and informed him that they were there to conduct an inspection, but the suspect drew a meat cleaver and attempted to slash one of them.


“A struggle ensued, and the suspect was successfully subdued with the help of a security guard. During the scuffle, the suspect punched an officer in the face and bit his hand,” he said in a statement yesterday.

According to Fadil, the 26-year-old suspect complained of shortness of breath after being detained.

“An ambulance arrived 40 minutes later, but medical personnel confirmed that he had died,” he said, adding that a post-mortem conducted at Kuala Lumpur Hospital found no visible physical injuries, while the cause of death had yet to be determined pending laboratory report results.


Fadil said four local women were in the house at the time of the incident.

He said the suspect was believed to have posed as a delivery rider to enter the victims’ home, tied their hands, and locked three of them in the master bedroom.

“One of the victims was taken to a second room where she was raped twice. All victims sustained minor injuries to their hands, faces, and bodies,” he said.

Fadil said that the suspect, who had stolen RM200 in cash and an ATM card from the victims, had 10 previous criminal records related to robbery. — Bernama