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The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Malaysian man involved in online Macau scam sentenced to seven years' jail in Brunei
Royal Brunei Police Force personnel escort the suspect to a police cell. - Photo: RBPF BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A Malaysian national believed to be involved in an online Macau scam produced before court on May 17 was sentenced to a seven year jail term by Magistrate Nur Eleana Hairol Arni. The man faced nine charges under Section 420 and 109 of Chapter 22 of the Penal Code, as well as the Criminal Asset Recovery Order, 2012, related to money laundering. Deputy Public Prosecutors Emily Goh and Mohammad Syafi'e Mirhan led the prosecution. The suspect was apprehended by the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) on March 21, following an investigation by the Cyber Crime Investigation Division under the Criminal Investigation Department. As part of ongoing efforts, the Interpol Unit under RBPF is working with foreign agencies to trace and extradite other suspects believed to be still at large overseas. Authorities have reported several cases where scammers impersonated bank officers or police personnel to deceive victims. The modus operandi is the victims are falsely informed they are involved in credit card debt or money laundering and are tricked into transferring money online or handing over cash to unknown individuals. To date, over 50 such cases have been reported, with local victims suffering losses exceeding BND1 million. The RBPF urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid sharing personal or financial information over calls or messages from unknown sources. Members of the public are advised to confirm with official authorities before making financial transactions and to report suspicious calls to the police immediately. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
The Star
7 days ago
- The Star
Bangladeshi man fined BND27,000 for contraband possession in Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Magistrate's Court yesterday handed a BND27,860 (US$21736) fine to a 41-year-old Bangladeshi man after he pleaded guilty to possessing smuggled cigarettes and alcoholic beverages. Md Deluar Hossain would have to serve 18 months' jail in default of payment of the fine. Magistrate Abdul 'Azim Othman heard that the defendant was apprehended by Customs preventive officers from the Brunei-Muara District Operations Unit under the Commercial and Law Enforcement Division during a raid at a workers' quarters in Kampong Sengkurong, Jalan Jerudong, on May 13 at around 8.15pm. The first charge against the defendant stated that he unlawfully possessed 21 cartons, 26 packets and 19 sticks of various types of cigarettes. The second charge stated that he illegally possessed 36 cans of assorted alcoholic beverages. All contraband items and BND1,188 in cash, believed to be proceeds from the sales of the illicit goods, were ordered forfeited to the state for further action. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
The Star
25-05-2025
- The Star
Two Brunei women sentenced for involvement in illegal activities and prostitution
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Two local women were sentenced by the Magistrate's Court for involvement in prostitution following a raid at a commercial building in Gadong. Siti Nurhamizzah Haji Khalid, 32, was fined BND1,000 in default of one month's imprisonment after pleading guilty to agreeing to perform sexual services for BND120. Her accomplice, 37-year-old Heryany binti Matali, was sentenced to eight months' imprisonment for hiring Siti Nurhamizzah for prostitution. According to Deputy Public Prosecutor Pengiran Nor' Azmeena Pengiran Mohiddin, personnel from the Criminal Investigation Department's Gambling Suppression and Anti-Vice Unit conducted a raid at a room at the building in Gadong Complex at about 6.05pm on May 19, acting on public information. During the operation, officers found Siti Nurhamizzah with a male client inside the room. Among the items seized were identified to be prostitution related, along with a mobile phone and BND120 in cash. Heryany was apprehended outside the premises together with another woman. Investigations revealed that Heryany had arranged the meeting between the client and Siti Nurhamizzah. Heryany had rented the premises for BND200 and used it as a location to conduct their services. The proceeds were shared and used for their daily living expenses. Both women had no prior convictions under the same laws. The case was heard before Magistrate Syaffina Shahif. – Borneo Bulletin/ANN
