Born on 22 March 1960, Anthony Kevin Morais was a Malaysian deputy public prosecutor known for his commitment to justice, and involvement in high-profile cases – including the prosecution of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on sodomy charges.with the Darjah Datuk Paduka Mahkota Perak , bestowing upon him the title of “Datuk” by the 35th Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.
The perpetrators allegedly abducted Morais, who was 55 at the time, smothered him, and subsequently killed him. His body was then disposed of in a particularly gruesome manner – reports described how his remains were found encased in a cement-filled oil drum, submerged in a river in Subang Jaya. The circumstances surrounding Kevin Morais’ murder fuelled various conspiracy theories and allegations. Some speculated that his death was part of a larger conspiracy to silence those fighting against corruption within the Malaysian government. The notion that Morais’ murder was a deliberate attempt to obstruct ongoing investigations into corruption added to the intrigue of the matter.
The trial began in 2017, and legal proceedings unfolded to bring the accused to justice. The court proceedings aimed to establish the sequence of events leading to Kevin Morais’s abduction, the circumstances of his murder, and the subsequent disposal of his body. The prosecution presented evidence to support the charges against the accused, and the defence had the opportunity to present its case.
Ravi Chandaran also clarified that Kunaseegaran did not order him to kill Kevin Morais, and he denied receiving any instructions to harm Morais, such as kidnapping. Referring to the testimony of the 11th prosecution witness, Forensic Medical Consultant Specialist Dr. Nurliza Abdullah, Amer pointed out the lack of bruising on Morais’s neck or any signs indicative of strangulation.