Netizens were in shock following reports that a local man was fatally shot a total of 18 times while at the Thailand-Malaysia border. However, it has now been revealed that one of the suspects is a former football player.
On 1st November 2025 (Saturday), 33-year-old Malaysian Mohd Fuad Fahmie Ghazali was rushed to the Golok hospital in critical condition after he was shot multiple times during an argument. He later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Fuad’s pregnant wife claimed that her husband was struck by 18 bullets fired by two men, who immediately fled the scene after the incident.
As if the case wasn’t shocking enough, local police would later reveal that one of the suspects in the case is a former football player in his 30s. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat shared more details about the suspect, saying he’s a foreign goalkeeper who used to play for the Kelantan football team and in the Thai League. The suspect also allegedly holds Thai and Malaysian dual citizenship.
Combining the details provided by the authorities, netizens suggest that the suspect is 31-year-old football player Abdul Arif Abdullah. However, the suspect’s identity hasn’t been confirmed by the authorities. Nevertheless, netizens have been heavily discussing the issue online. On 3rd November 2025 (Monday), it was reported that the suspect had been detained after surrendering himself at the Sungai Golok police station.
Thai police are still investigating the motive of the shooting. However, it was implied that the case stemmed from a dispute over debts. It’s also suggested that drugs may be involved because the victim has four previous criminal records relating to drug offences since 2020. The case is still under investigation, but as of now, the victim has been laid to rest at the Kampung Apam Muslim Cemetery in Kelantan.
We extend our condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones, and may they find strength during this difficult time. We also hope for a smooth investigation for the authorities. What are your thoughts on this?
Sources: New Straits Times (1)(2), Berita RTM
