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RM190mil suit: Ex-ESSCOM officer breaks down recalling family's financial struggles

Malaysia Times desk Original: New Straits Times↗ 10/26 23:28 X
RM190mil suit: Ex-ESSCOM officer breaks down recalling family's financial struggles
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TAWAU: The fourth plaintiff in a RM190 million civil suit filed by former Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) officers against the police claimed that his family had faced serious financial difficulties following his arrest in connection with the murder of an e-hailing driver.

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Fabian Rungan told the High Court that his arrest had affected his salary and allowances, while he also had to bear legal costs for the criminal case against him.

He said his family had not faced serious financial difficulties before his arrest, but their circumstances changed after he was detained and stopped receiving his full salary and allowances.

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Oct 26, 2026
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Oct 26, 2026
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