An Indonesian woman held for two years on suspicion of killing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother was freed from custody today after Malaysian prosecutors unexpectedly dropped the murder charge against her.
Indonesian Siti Aisyah, left, smiles with her lawyer Gooi Soon Seng after a press conference at Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, 11 March. Image: Vincent Thian via PA Images Indonesian Siti Aisyah, left, smiles with her lawyer Gooi Soon Seng after a press conference at Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, 11 March.
They had been the only suspects in custody after four North Korean suspects fled the country the same morning Kim was killed. Indonesia’s government said its continual high-level lobbying resulted in Aisyah’s release. The foreign ministry said in a statement that she was “deceived and did not realize at all that she was being manipulated by North Korean intelligence.”
Aisyah thanked Widodo and his government for helping secure her release. Officials said she was expected to fly back to Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, later today.
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