Sinar Harian reported that the Bagan Datuk police’s criminal investigation department rearrested Rudi Zulkarnain Mat Radi, 45, at the bail payment counter at about 12.20pm.

He was reportedly held to assist in an investigation into a cow theft case which occurred in Hutan Melintang, Bagan Datuk, last month.

Rudi’s RM6,000 bail had been paid by his employer, allowing his short-lived release from the Hilir Perak police headquarters lock-up.

He pleaded not guilty last Friday to a charge of driving dangerously and causing the deaths of the FRU personnel in a crash in Teluk Intan.

The charge, under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, provides for a maximum jail term of 10 years, a fine of up to RM50,000, and disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for no less than five years, upon conviction.