KUALA LUMPUR, — Former Umno Youth executive council member Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as Papagomo was arrested today for alleged seditious remarks made against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed the arrest that took place at the suspect’s home in Setapak around noon, news portal Malaysiakini reported this afternoon.
“Yes, can (confirm),” Razarudin was quoted as saying when asked about a video clip showing the arrest by two policemen.
He was reported saying the controversial blogger will be taken to the Dang Wangi distract police station for investigation and remand under the Sedition Act 1948 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.