KUALA LUMPUR – The VVIP escort who allegedly assaulted a disabled e-hailing driver had no previous disciplinary issues, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
Confirming that police had yesterday submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers its investigation paper on the case, he said 12 individuals were summoned to provide their statements.
The 12 individuals, Razarudin said, include workers at the hotel where the assault allegedly occurred, the VVIP’s escort, and the victim – deaf e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keong.
Statements were also recorded from a doctor, a Grab operations manager, as well as the victim’s brother-in-law and friend.
“Checks found that the suspect does not have any record of disciplinary offences.
“The victim had initially withdrawn his police report, but statements recorded later determined that the complainant is still interested in pursuing the case.”
He also advised the public against speculating on the incident by linking the royal institution with the case.
At about 11am today, Ong presented himself at the Bukit Aman police headquarters to provide his statement on the alleged assault.
During a press conference last week, Ong said he was punched by a bodyguard of a VVIP at the St Regis Hotel here on May 28.
He told the press that when he went to file a report at the police station on the same day, a representative from the palace was present and offered compensation to end the matter.
The bodyguard being investigated is reportedly a member of the security detail of Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, who has called for a thorough investigation, urging authorities to give the victim justice.
The crown prince also said the personnel involved are part of the police force.
There was initial confusion over the case after KL police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the victim had lodged a second police report to state that the matter had been settled and that he did not wish to prolong the issue.
However, Rusdi later said the matter is still under investigation.
Razarudin vowed a thorough probe and no compromise for the perpetrator if found guilty. – June 5, 2024