On Apr 17, Ms Fang’s household arrived in Spain and recognized the physique.
The Ministry of Overseas Affairs (MFA) stated then that Singapore’s honorary consulate-general in Madrid has been involved with native authorities concerning the case.
It added that MFA and the honorary consulate-general have been offering consular help and help to her household.
REMANDED IN CUSTODY
On Apr 19, Ong was taken right into a court docket in Murcia by two Spanish Civil Guard officers. He was not supplied bail and was remanded in custody whereas investigations have been ongoing.
A preliminary post-mortem report confirmed that Ms Fang had suffered knife wounds and trauma to her head, which precipitated her demise.
Forensic groups stated the mandatory samples had been collected and her physique could possibly be launched for repatriation if the court docket authorised it.
The Spanish Civil Guard stated then that they have been nonetheless investigating the motive behind the killing.
On Apr 20, La Verdad de Murcia recognized Ong. Two different media shops La Opinión de Murcia and Levante El Mercantil Valenciano, recognized him along with his initials “OM”.
In line with Levante El Mercantil Valenciano, the police have confirmed that each Ms Fang’s and Ong’s cellphones have been collectively in Abanilla on the day of her demise.
She was not sexually assaulted, based on the report.
It added that Ms Fang and the suspect had identified one another for a few years and that there might need been an “financial motive” for the incident. She had reportedly transferred cash to an unidentified third individual.
