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The lorry driver involved in the fatal crash that killed nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) officers yesterday, 13 May, has prior a rape conviction

According to Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, the lorry driver, who has yet to be named, has six previous convictions: four for theft, a drug offence, and one for rape."All six cases led to convictions. A urine test came back negative. Despite viral claims that he had consumed ketum, no traces were found," he was quoted as saying by the New Straits Times.The driver, 45, is expected to be brought to court today, 14 May, for a remand hearing.Ayob said that police are investigating the case from all angles, including claims that the lorry driver may have swerved into the FRU convoy to avoid another vehicle.