High Court orders Iranian man's release after 152 days 'unlawful' detention

The High Court today found an Iranian man was unlawfully detained, and ordered his release after 152 days in custody.

Judge Mohd Yazia Mustafa found the Immigration Department failed to present Mohammadhosein Samadi to a magistrate within 14 days of his arrest to obtain a remand order, The Malay Mail reported.

Mohammadhossein Samadi was arrested on March 25 for...