KUALA LUMPUR — A customs officer was found dead at the Treasury Office in Putrajaya, with his neck and legs bound by cable ties.
Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said police received an emergency call about the incident at 10:56 am, and a team from the Putrajaya District Police Headquarters (IPD) was dispatched to the scene.
“The victim was discovered lying on the office floor with his neck and legs bound by cable ties. The deceased was 45 years old and had served as a Customs Tribunal Officer,” he said in a statement.
Rusdi stated that an initial examination of the scene found no signs of criminal activity. The body has been sent to the Forensic and Pathology Department at Putrajaya Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
“The police urge the public not to speculate about the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline at 03-21159999, the Putrajaya Police Hotline at 03-88862222, or the nearest police station,” he added.
Meanwhile, a source revealed that the victim was believed to have gone missing since Monday after clocking in for work. An internal search was conducted, and the Civil Defence Force later discovered his body in a room within the ministry.
The Finance Ministry (MOF) confirmed the incident in a statement, saying the victim’s family had been notified.
“This incident has deeply saddened the MOF, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family,” the statement read.
The ministry pledged full cooperation with the authorities and said it would leave the matter to the police for further investigation. — March 5, 2025