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Journalist Attacked in Kuala Lumpur Over Fraud Investigation

11/26/2025

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Story summary

Malaysian journalist Haresh Deol was assaulted by three men in Kuala Lumpur while investigating a football document-forgery scandal.
The attack occurred around 3:30 PM in Bangsar after Deol left a meeting.
Two assailants confronted him and a third filmed the incident; the attackers fled without stealing.
Deol reported the incident to the police, and authorities will identify suspects and seek a court order for further investigation.

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Story summary

Malaysian journalist Haresh Deol was assaulted by three men in Kuala Lumpur while investigating a football document-forgery scandal.
The attack occurred around 3:30 PM in Bangsar after Deol left a meeting.
Two assailants confronted him and a third filmed the incident; the attackers fled without stealing.
Deol reported the incident to the police, and authorities will identify suspects and seek a court order for further investigation.