Kuala Lumpur:A man and his mother were arrested in Kuala Lumpur following a viral video allegedly showing their involvement in a non-Islamic ritual that violates Islamic law. The arrests were confirmed by Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the arrests were executed by the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) under a warrant from the Shah Alam Syariah Lower Court. The two are being investigated under Sections 4 and 10 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995.

JAIS director Mohd Shahzihan stated that intelligence gathered from the viral case suggests at least 14 more individuals may be called to assist in the investigation. He emphasized that JAIS is committed to taking necessary action based on jurisdiction, law, and facts.

The public is urged to avoid speculation and spreading unverified information, allowing authorities the necessary space to complete their investigation. The 21-year-old man and his 52-year-old mother were taken to the JAIS Enforcement Management Division for questioning, arriving in a JAIS van.

The case drew attention following media reports of the viral post involving a Muslim individual allegedly performing a non-Islamic ritual. Dr. Zulkifli Hasan, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), was also reported to be involved in addressing the situation with relevant authorities.