The judge said that the latest order was relevant given the array of evidence pointing to Ong as the perpetrator of the crime, according to a report by Spanish news outlet La Verdad on Thursday (May 16).
But the data to be collected from Ong's phone will be limited to information that may be relevant to the crime.
The judge also requested for the cloning of hard drives belonging to both the suspect and victim.
Collected data will be handed to investigators to prepare a report. A hearing has been scheduled for next week.
In explaining the ruling, the judge reportedly said that the court is not dealing with mere suspicion, but with clear evidence and objective indication of the suspect's involvement.
Such evidence includes security camera footage, and data provided by telecommunications operators.
Previously, it was reported that a car rented by Ong was caught on closed-circuit television at the location where Ms Fang's body was found.
La Verdad also reported that the soles of the €935 (US$1,000) limited edition Nike sneakers that were in Ong's hotel room matched footprints found at the crime scene.
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But the data to be collected from Ong's phone will be limited to information that may be relevant to the crime.
The judge also requested for the cloning of hard drives belonging to both the suspect and victim.
Collected data will be handed to investigators to prepare a report. A hearing has been scheduled for next week.
In explaining the ruling, the judge reportedly said that the court is not dealing with mere suspicion, but with clear evidence and objective indication of the suspect's involvement.
Such evidence includes security camera footage, and data provided by telecommunications operators.
Previously, it was reported that a car rented by Ong was caught on closed-circuit television at the location where Ms Fang's body was found.
La Verdad also reported that the soles of the €935 (US$1,000) limited edition Nike sneakers that were in Ong's hotel room matched footprints found at the crime scene.
Continue reading...