Suspect in the murder of Kim Jong Un's brother is Indonesian

The Indonesian Foreign Ministry confirmed today that the femaleSuspect 2arrested in connection with the death of Kim Jong Nam, is an Indonesian citizen

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According to the New Strait Times, the Indonesian Foreign Ministry has requested access to the suspect to ensure support for her legal rights.

From left, the woman (fourth) wearing a yellow scarf is the second suspect in the murder of Mr. Kim Jong Nam. This suspect has been identified as an Indonesian citizen. Photo: AP/CCTV

Earlier, Malaysian police said they had arrested a second suspect in the murder of Kim Jong Nam, the brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

The female suspect was identified by Malaysian police as Siti Aishah, 25 years old, from Serang Banten, just a few hours away from Jakarta.

The Indonesian Foreign Ministry said it concluded that the female suspect was an Indonesian citizen based on data provided by Malaysian authorities and the Indonesian embassy in Malaysia.

Suspect in the murder of Kim Jong Un's brother is Indonesian

Kim Jong Nam was killed at a Malaysian airport on February 14. Initial information indicates that the two female suspects may have used a poison to commit the crime. Jong Nam died on the way to the hospital.

So far, Malaysian police have arrested three suspects, two women and one man. The male suspect is believed to be Siti's boyfriend.

According to vietnamnet