Did the suspect pay for weapons with cryptocurrency?

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The suspect paid for weapons with cryptocurrency after arriving in Malaysia.

Authorities have arrested three individuals suspected of supplying firearms to a 36-year-old man holding an Israeli passport. This man was apprehended earlier in the week at a Kuala Lumpur hotel, carrying a bag containing six handguns and 200 bullets. He had arrived in Malaysia on March 12 from the United Arab Emirates, initially presenting a French passport believed to be fraudulent.
Weapons ordered after arrival

The suspect reportedly ordered the firearms after his arrival in Malaysia. Upon questioning, he surrendered an Israeli passport. The weapons were paid for using cryptocurrency.
Involvement of Malaysian nationals

Three Malaysian citizens, including a married couple, were detained and subsequently remanded for seven days. They are suspected of providing weapons and acting as a driver for the Israeli national. A pistol was recovered from a vehicle registered to the couple.
Security on high alert

Following the arrest of the Israeli national, Malaysian authorities have heightened security measures. This includes increased protection for the King, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and other high-ranking officials. The motive behind the suspect's actions remains under investigation, with police not entirely dismissing the possibility of him being an Israeli intelligence operative, despite his claim of seeking another Israeli citizen due to a family dispute.

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