A 20-year-old physiotherapy undergraduate was found dead, believed to have been murdered, at a condominium in Cyberjaya on Tuesday (June 24).
According to Sepang District Police Chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman, initial checks at the scene confirmed that the victim, a female university student, had died at the location, BERNAMA reported.
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“No signs of injuries linked to sexual assault”
Norhizam added that initial investigations at the scene found no signs of forced entry into the victim’s residence.
“Further examination of the victim’s body revealed head injuries. A post-mortem confirmed the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head, and there were no signs of injuries linked to sexual assault.”
Meanwhile, Berita Harian reported that Norhizam said police detected cash withdrawals using the victim’s ATM card.
There were 6 withdrawal transactions
According to Norhizam, police detected about five to six withdrawal transactions carried out around the capital city.
Based on investigations, the male suspect began making withdrawals shortly after the victim was killed. Her bank card was among several valuable items reported missing in the murder.
“A detailed investigation is underway to help identify the suspect and track his whereabouts. Aside from the ATM card, other missing items include a laptop, mobile phone, and cash,” he said.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
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