Two 
nationals have been arrested and charged for flying a drone in a restricted area near the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (Wisma Pertahanan) on Jalan Padang Tembak on Aug 6.
The two men were apprehended by Military Police during a routine patrol after they were spotted operating a drone near the ministry’s football field.
The police seized various pieces of equipment, including a drone and several memory cards. A subsequent search of the suspects’ hotel room uncovered additional drone-related gear.
During initial questioning, the men claimed that the drone footage was captured at the instruction of their employer and that they had no knowledge of the motive or purpose behind the surveillance.
The police are liaising with several international and domestic agencies to verify the background and travel history of both suspects.
The duo were brought before the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Aug 13, facing charges under Sections 3(a) and 4 of the Official Secrets Act for alleged espionage and unauthorised documentation in a prohibited zone. Both men pleaded not guilty after the charges were read in Mandarin.
Judge Izralizam Sanusi denied bail and fixed Sep 11 for the appointment of defence counsel and submission of documents.
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nationals have been arrested and charged for flying a drone in a restricted area near the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (Wisma Pertahanan) on Jalan Padang Tembak on Aug 6.
The two men were apprehended by Military Police during a routine patrol after they were spotted operating a drone near the ministry’s football field.
The police seized various pieces of equipment, including a drone and several memory cards. A subsequent search of the suspects’ hotel room uncovered additional drone-related gear.
During initial questioning, the men claimed that the drone footage was captured at the instruction of their employer and that they had no knowledge of the motive or purpose behind the surveillance.
The police are liaising with several international and domestic agencies to verify the background and travel history of both suspects.
The duo were brought before the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Aug 13, facing charges under Sections 3(a) and 4 of the Official Secrets Act for alleged espionage and unauthorised documentation in a prohibited zone. Both men pleaded not guilty after the charges were read in Mandarin.
Judge Izralizam Sanusi denied bail and fixed Sep 11 for the appointment of defence counsel and submission of documents.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/20
