Police will be investigating the content of a video depicting national shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei having sex with an unknown woman that went viral on Monday.
Federal Commercial Crime Investigations Department director Commissioner Datuk Amar Singh said the case is being investigated under Section 233 of the Multimedia Act for improper use of network facilities/services and for defamation.
“He requested for our assistance in finding out the culprit involved in the circulation of the tape,” he said today.
On Tuesday, Lee lodged a report at the CCID headquarters regarding the viral video, and he has vehemently denied being the person in the video.
He said the man in the video did not even resemble him.
“This is ridiculous, take one look at the video and you know it’s not me,” said Lee, who first saw the video on Monday.
“My movie is coming out and some people are trying to bring my name into disrepute,” he added.
The life of the three-time Olympic Games silver medallist will be depicted in a film ‘Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend’ that will be hitting the cinemas next month.
Lee said he was used to being the subject of such accusations.
“People always try to paint a negative image when you are at the top. I will not let it affect me,” he said.
However, he added it was not always a laughing matter.
“I am not bothered, but sometimes it does get to you,” he said.
Chong Wei is gearing up to defend his title at the All-England in Birmingham next month.
On a separate note, Lee also commented on the recent match fixing scandal, which allegedly involves two professional shuttlers.
“All I can say is it’s a huge disgrace to our country and the sport. They may not be BAM (BA of Malaysia) players, but they still carry the Jalur Gemilang on their chest when they play.
“As a top player, I think I can comment on this, and I am ashamed. I hope the matter will be resolved soon and for BAM to also take stern action against those involved.”