Did the accused know the leader Datu Agbimuddin Kiram?

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The Accused Denied Knowing the Leader of the Lahad Datu Intrusion

Basil Samiul, 35, a Filipino national, has denied any knowledge of or communication with Datu Agbimuddin Kiram, identified as the leader of the armed group that intruded into Kampung Tanduo. Samiul stated in court that he was unaware of who Datu Agbimuddin Kiram was.
Denial of Communication with Datu Agbimuddin Kiram

Samiul explicitly stated that he did not know Datu Agbimuddin Kiram. Furthermore, he denied recognising the telephone number, 019-7569906, which was presented as evidence of conversations with the group's leader. Samiul provided his own telephone number as 012-6418816, which he purchased in Semporna in 2010.
Disputed Identity in Intercepted Transcripts

The accused also refuted claims that the name 'Basil' appearing in communication interception transcripts referred to him. He asserted that the person identified as 'Basil' in these transcripts was not him.
Details of Handphone and Arrest

Samiul mentioned possessing a red Nokia handphone that was seized by police but was not presented in court during the prosecution's trial. He learned that this handphone was returned to his wife. On the day of his arrest, March 13, 2013, he and his family were attempting to travel back to their home in Semporna when they were stopped by police. He stated they had difficulty securing transport due to their status as undocumented immigrants.

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