Probe continues, kidnapping motive still a mystery

Regarding the kidnapping case of 6-year-old Albertine Leo, Johor police chief Commissioner M. Kumar said the investigation is ongoing and he will not disclose any details until it is complete.

“Currently, the investigation is in progress, and I do not want to reveal anything until it is finished. 

“Let the police conduct the investigation, and only after it is concluded will we provide information such as the motive and other details.

“If I disclose the motive early, it might interfere with the investigation process. Every incident has its motive,” he said.

He also said that the child’s medical report has been released.

“The victim has no injuries, and the health report confirms that the child is safe,” he said.

Yesterday, the 31-year-old male suspect who was detained with the victim in a budget hotel room in Batang Kali, Selangor, on July 23, had his remand extended until this Sunday.

Four other suspects, aged 28 to 55, who were detained earlier, were remanded for four days until last Friday and have been released on police bail.

On July 20, Albertine was reported missing around 8:30 PM at the Eco Galleria business center in Iskandar Puteri.

In relation to her disappearance, police initially detained three suspects—a man and two women—in the Gelang Patah area at 1:30 PM on Monday for questioning. 

The following day, another female suspect was apprehended at 12:15 AM.

On July 23, Albertine was rescued from a budget hotel in Batang Kali, Selangor, approximately 370 kilometres from where she was last seen.

The 31-year-old suspect was arrested at 4:45 AM on Tuesday at the same budget hotel where Albertine was found.