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23-year-old man arrested in case of Hajar (29) found dead, taken into custody in Koggenland

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Koggenland in connection with the death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was discovered in a suitcase in Amsterdam. The suspect was apprehended following a separate violent incident and was previously identified by police after appearing on surveillance footage with the victim.

A 23-year-old man of Somali descent has been arrested in Koggenland in connection with the death of 29-year-old Hajar from Amsterdam. The suspect was initially apprehended following reports of a violent incident at a residence in Koggenland, where police discovered he matched the profile of a man previously sought for questioning regarding Hajar's disappearance. Officials stated the suspect has no fixed address in the Netherlands and holds a permanent residence permit, with a minor criminal record involving shoplifting.

Hajar was last seen on October 4 near the RAI in Amsterdam, where security footage captured her cycling with an unidentified man. Following a search, her body was recovered on October 13 from a black suitcase pulled from the water by police. Investigators have stated that there is currently no evidence to suggest that Hajar and the suspect were acquainted. The investigation into the circumstances of her death is ongoing as authorities process the recent arrest.

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