April 24, 2024
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N.Korean male suspect arrested over Kim Jong Nam death: police

46-year-old N.Korean Ri Jong Chol is arrested on Friday night in Selangor

A North Korean male suspect linked to the murder of Kim Jong Nam, the now-deceased half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was arrested on Friday night, Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) said on Saturday in a written statement.

Malaysia’s police department said a 46-year-old male suspect was arrested in Selangor at 2150 local time.

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