Gobind said the two can provide their DNA sample at any time. — File pic
PETALING JAYA, July 30 — Two witnesses have agreed to provide DNA samples for Teoh Beng Hock's inquest after reportedly refusing to do so as mystery deepens over an unknown male DNA found on the dead political aide's jacket.
Lawyer Gobind Singh Deo, who represents one of the two witnesses and also Teoh's family, said Tan Boon Wah and Lee Wye Wing were only informed by the investigating officer to give their sample the next morning, on Tuesday evening, less than one day before the start of the inquest.
The inquest is to determine Teoh's cause of death after he was found dead outside the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Selangor head office on July 16 after nearly 10 hours of interrogation as a witness in alleged misuse of state funds.
Gobind explained that he had advised Tan to appear at the inquest instead of going to the police station, as he was one of the witnesses.
While Lim Lip Eng, who acts on behalf of Lee, said the latter was not in Kuala Lumpur.
Like Teoh, both Tan and Lee are witnesses in a MACC investigation into alleged misuse of public funds by Selangor state lawmakers.
"Anytime, they can even go now," said Gobind when asked when the two will provide their sample.
Their refusal to provide sample resulted in allegations that the duo were responsible for Teoh's death.
An anonymous blog, in its posting last night, had accused both Tan and Lee of murdering Teoh.
"Both Tan and Lee have been advised by Gobind Singh Deo and Karpal Singh not to give their DNA sample to the police," said the blog.
"This means that Tan Boon Hwa and Lee Wye Wing are the suspected murderers of Teoh Beng Hock," it added.
Yesterday, the inquest was informed of the presence of DNA trace belonging to an unknown male on Teoh's jacket.
The inquest resumes on Aug 5.
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