Gadong: The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) announced that on May 15, 2026, Limau Manis Police Station received a report concerning the death of a male permanent resident in Kampung Junjongan. Following this report, RBPF officers and personnel from various units, including the Limau Manis Police Station, Special Investigation Unit, and Crime Scene Investigation Unit, were deployed to the location to conduct an investigation. An examination confirmed that the victim had sustained suspicious injuries. The victim was subsequently taken to Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Hospital for further examination and a post-mortem. This information was shared by the Acting Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, RBPF, during a press conference related to a murder case in Kampung Junjungan held at the Royal Brunei Police Force Headquarters, Gadong, on the afternoon of May 19th.
According to Radio Television Brunei, Assistant Commissioner of Police Haji Azree bin Haji Abdul Manaf @ Munap stated that the investigation revealed several clues leading to the arrest of a 46-year-old local woman, believed to be involved in the incident. The suspect and victim were married. Police discovered a hammer at the scene, which is believed to be the weapon used in the case. The suspect was brought before the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court, and an application for remand was granted for 12 days to allow further investigation.
Authorities are seeking information on the whereabouts of an Indonesian individual named Bustari, aged 54. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Police Hotline 993 or the nearest police station to assist in the case. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code (Chapter 22) for the offence of Murder, which carries the death penalty.