Nationality Malaysian — Justice / former police officer

Azilah Hadri

Updated on 13 November 2026

Justice, police and intelligence Violent crime and serial killers

Former Malaysian police officer convicted of Altantuya Shaariibuu’s murder.

Azilah Hadri was convicted of the 2006 murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu, with his conviction reinstated in 2015. In November 2026 Mongolia sought further answers and a fair hearing in related civil proceedings.

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1Documented controversy

2Sources

1 followed by a conviction

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I. Documented controversies

2006–November 2026

2006-2026: murder conviction and civil appeals in Altantuya case

Criminal conviction

Former officer Azilah was convicted of Altantuya Shaariibuu’s murder; the Federal Court reinstated the conviction in 2015 and his death sentence was later commuted. The family continues to dispute the scope of civil damages.

State of the evidence: Conviction, commutation and civil developments documented in Malaysian reporting.
Legal status — source text: Criminal conviction upheld; related civil proceedings ongoing.
Attribution: Judicially established involvement in the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu.

Sources · 2

[1]
The Edge MalaysiaMongolia wants Malaysia to ensure Altantuya’s family gets fair hearing12 November 2026MediaHigh reliability
[2]
Free Malaysia TodayMongolia submits démarche over Altantuya’s case12 November 2026MediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 November 2026

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Controversia profile, updated 13 November 2026. Latest version: https://controversia.info/en/fiche/azilah-hadri