00:00A man allegedly set fire to his brother-in-law's house at PPR Desatun Razak in Cheras on Tuesday
00:10after accusing him of interfering in his marriage.
00:14Cheras Police Chief ACP Mohamed Rosti Daud said the 34-year-old suspect was arrested
00:21at about 11.25am, about three hours after the incident.
00:25The suspect had gone to the house to collect his belongings and argued with the victim
00:30of being the cause of his marital problems.
00:33Neighbours later reported the unit on fire, prompting firefighters to rush to the scene.
00:38He said the fire was put out with no injuries reported.
00:42Checks found the suspect had five prior criminal records and tested positive for drugs, and
00:47police will apply for a remand.
00:49The case is being investigated under Section 436 of the Penal Code for Mischief by Fire
00:56and Section 506 for Criminal Intimidation.
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