A lawyer representing wanted Red Shirts leader Datuk Seri Jamal Yunos travelled to Indonesia this morning following news of his arrest there yesterday.
Datuk Mohd Imran Tamrin said he was departing today for Jakarta, where he will arrange to meet his client who is in the custody of the Jakarta Regional Metropolitan Police pursuant to Malaysia’s request.
“I have contacted fellow lawyers in Indonesia and, at the same time, I also contacted a Malaysian Embassy officer there,” he was quoted as saying by Sinar Harian.
“I will provide updates on the developments later.”
It is learnt that Jamal’s arrest came after almost a month-long surveillance and monitoring by Indonesian police, who finally moved in on him in Jakarta.
He was said to have been picked up from a hair salon in the capital while getting a haircut.
Meanwhile, authorities will arrange for the swift return of Jamal, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun.
However, Fuzi said he could not provide a specific date when he will be sent back to Malaysia by Indonesian police.
“We will bring him back to face justice here through proper channels subjected to the cooperation of the Indonesian authorities,” he said today.
Earlier reports:
Jul 2, Jamal Nabbed by Indon Police
June 26, Indon Police Know Exactly Where Jamal Is, Will Help Nab Him
June 23, Jamal Brags About Evading Police
June 4, Jamal Taunts Cops with ‘Catch Me if You Can’ Video
June 5, RM10,000 Bounty for Info on Jamal
June 4, On the Run, Jamal Wants to Run for Umno Youth Chief
June 2, Muhyiddin Regrets Cops’ ‘Negligence’ over Jamal Fleeing
May 31, Calls to Arrest Jamal Now
May 30, Fearing Arrest, ‘Victimised’ Fugitive Jamal Seeks Refuge
May 29, Jamal Says Will Turn Himself in Tomorrow
May 27, Jamal Yunos Emerges
May 26, Wanted: Jamal Yunos
May 25, Jamal Charged in Hospital for Smashing Beer Bottles
May 22, Jamal Arrested over Firearms Offence