Kim Jong-nam murder suspect accuses Malaysian police of forcing confession
According to Kyodo/Reuters, on March 4, North Korean citizen Ri Jong-chol denied involvement in the death of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, last month.
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| North Korean suspect Ri Jong-chol was released. (Source: Reuters) |
Speaking to reporters in Beijing after being released by Malaysian authorities, Mr. Ri said that police had forced him to confess to his involvement in the murder of Kim Jong-nam with "fabricated evidence."
He also accused the Malaysian police investigation of being a ploy to smear the dignity of the North Korean nation.
The 46-year-old arrived at Beijing airport early on March 4 after being deported from Malaysia on March 3. He was expected to return to North Korea later.
To date, Ri is the only North Korean arrested in the investigation into Kim Jong-nam's death.
Ri was released due to lack of evidence to charge him, while Malaysian police are searching for another North Korean believed to be inside the North Korean Embassy in Kuala Lumpur./.
According to Vietnamplus
