MUAR, July 19 -- Police are reportedly investigating an influencer and his brother for allegedly providing false information and staging a disappearance for personal gain.

Muar police chief Asst Comm Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said a 30-year-old man lodged a report on July 15, claiming his 38-year-old brother went missing after travelling to Muar to repair his vehicle.

"Investigations revealed that the victim is believed to have submerged his wife's car in Sungai Tui, Lenga, before fleeing to a neighbouring country," he was quoted saying by The Star.

"His younger brother later admitted to conspiring with him and pretending to carry out a search effort to mislead the police," he added.

The police launched a missing persons investigation a...