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The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Police detain 13 suspects involved in communications cable theft under SOSMA
SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested 13 individuals under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA), in connection with their involvement in communication cable theft, believed to be with intent to sabotage major communication systems in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated that all suspects, arrested through Op Lusuh Mulia, committed these crimes along critical routes supporting government data infrastructure and the security sector. 'Disruptions to these facilities have the significant potential to affect the maintenance of telecommunication services and related communication infrastructure, thereby threatening public order. 'Therefore, all suspects will be further detained for a period not exceeding 28 days under the provisions of Section 4(5) of SOSMA to assist the ongoing investigation,' he said in a statement today. He added that the police are committed to combating crimes that can threaten national security and public well-being, while also calling for public cooperation to help curb criminal activities. The case is being investigated under Section 124 of the Penal Code. Previously, Hussein was reported to have said that five police personnel, including two Sergeants and three Corporals, were mastermminds behind cable theft activities around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor for the past year. He stated that the police personnel, who were stationed at District Police Headquarters (IPD) and police stations around the two states, were among 16 suspects, including a woman, aged between 23 and 53, arrested for involvement in the syndicate known as 'Sindiket Mulia' (Mulia Syndicate), named after its leader.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
13 held under SOSMA over cable theft case
SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested 13 individuals under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA), in connection with their involvement in communication cable theft, believed to be with intent to sabotage major communication systems in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated that all suspects, arrested through Op Lusuh Mulia, committed these crimes along critical routes supporting government data infrastructure and the security sector. 'Disruptions to these facilities have the significant potential to affect the maintenance of telecommunication services and related communication infrastructure, thereby threatening public order. 'Therefore, all suspects will be further detained for a period not exceeding 28 days under the provisions of Section 4(5) of SOSMA to assist the ongoing investigation,' he said in a statement today. He added that the police are committed to combating crimes that can threaten national security and public well-being, while also calling for public cooperation to help curb criminal activities. The case is being investigated under Section 124 of the Penal Code. Previously, Hussein was reported to have said that five police personnel, including two Sergeants and three Corporals, were mastermminds behind cable theft activities around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor for the past year. He stated that the police personnel, who were stationed at District Police Headquarters (IPD) and police stations around the two states, were among 16 suspects, including a woman, aged between 23 and 53, arrested for involvement in the syndicate known as 'Sindiket Mulia' (Mulia Syndicate), named after its leader.
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Police detain 13 suspects involved in cable theft under Sosma
SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested 13 individuals under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), in connection with their involvement in communication cable theft, believed to be with intent to sabotage major communication systems in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated that all suspects, arrested through Op Lusuh Mulia, committed these crimes along critical routes supporting government data infrastructure and the security sector. "Disruptions to these facilities have the significant potential to affect the maintenance of telecommunication services and related communication infrastructure, thereby threatening public order. "Therefore, all suspects will be further detained for a period not exceeding 28 days under the provisions of Section 4(5) of Sosma to assist the ongoing investigation," he said in a statement on Friday (May 30). He added that the police are committed to combating crimes that can threaten national security and public well-being, while also calling for public cooperation to help curb criminal activities. The case is being investigated under Section 124 of the Penal Code. Previously, Hussein was reported to have said that five police personnel, including two sergeants and three corporals, were mastermminds behind cable theft activities around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor for the past year. He stated that the police personnel, who were stationed at District Police Headquarters (IPD) and police stations around the two states, were among 16 suspects, including a woman, aged between 23 and 53, arrested for involvement in the syndicate known as "Sindiket Mulia" (Mulia Syndicate), named after its leader. - Bernama
The Sun
27-05-2025
- The Sun
Five police personnel among 16 arrested for cable theft
SEPANG: Five police personnel, comprising two Sergeants and three Corporals, have been identified as the masterminds behind cable theft activities around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor for the past one year. Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated that these police officers, serving at District Police Headquarters (IPD) and stations in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, were among 16 suspects, including a woman, aged between 23 and 53, arrested in connection with the syndicate known as 'Sindiket Mulia' (Mulia Syndicate), named after its leader. 'Investigations found that they 'leaked' some police information regarding crime prevention and so on. They (syndicate members) also received information from the involved police officers about areas with fewer patrols and so on,' he said at a press conference today which was also attended by Sepang District Police Chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman. He added that all the police personnel have been under remand since May 23 to assist in investigations after being arrested on May 22 at several locations in Cheras and Kajang. According to Hussein, the syndicate's activities were also aided by 'insiders,' namely technicians and security guards from companies appointed by Telekom Malaysia (TM). He said these 'insiders' would inform the syndicate members which parts of the cable needed to be cut to prevent the alarm siren from sounding. 'This means that in every cable theft incident, it involved insiders themselves who showed them where they could steal easily, how to cut it easily, and even taught them where to cut to avoid the alarm sounding. 'So their modus operandi was that after receiving information from insiders about areas where cables could be easily stolen and police patrol information, they would carry out the cable theft activities,' he said. He added that the stolen cables would then be taken to a plantation to be burned to extract valuable metal, namely copper, which would then be sold to scrap metal dealers. Hussein said the syndicate is believed to have been active for the past year, with their masterminds being two men who each have 36 and 29 previous criminal cases, including drug-related offences. 'Initial investigations found that this syndicate had conducted 23 cable sale transactions at scrap metal shops around Semenyih, with estimated sales of approximately RM683,000. We believe this cable theft syndicate has committed more than 23 theft cases,' he said. He stated that items seized by the police included a Toyota Hilux four-wheel-drive vehicle, a Proton Perdana car, a Mitsubishi Fuso Canter lorry along with 1.2 tons of metal, and metal-cutting equipment. He said the case is being investigated under Section 379 of the Penal Code (Theft), Section 431A of the Penal Code (Mischief by injury to telegraph cable, wire, etc.), and Section 29(1) of the Minor Offences Act 1955 (Fraudulent possession of property). Hussein also mentioned that cable theft cases involving TM and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor account for one-third of the total cases nationwide, or 208 cases for the first four months of this year. According to him, during the same period, a total of 649 cases of TM and TNB cable theft were recorded nationwide.
Daily Express
22-05-2025
- Daily Express
Kota Kinabalu burglary gang crippled, four held
Published on: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 22, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Kasim (second right) showing some of the seized items. Kota Kinabalu: Police have crippled a burglary gang responsible for multiple break-ins in the State Capital and surrounding areas, arresting four suspects and recovering stolen items, while one suspect remains at large. Kota Kinabalu District Police Chief ACP Kasim Muda said the group was behind two burglaries in Luyang and Jalan Penampang on May 18, involving the theft of valuables worth about RM10,000. 'The first arrest led to the recovery of a hard disk, a crowbar believed to be used in the break-ins and clothing worn during the crimes,' he told a press conference at the Kota Kinabalu District Police Headquarters (IPD), Wednesday. He said subsequent raids based on public information resulted in the arrest of three accomplices, along with the seizure of smartphones and a Perodua Bezza used as a getaway vehicle. Three of the suspects have prior criminal records and two tested positive for methamphetamine, while police continue probing links to other cases. 'Investigations are ongoing to determine their link to other cases in Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Papar, Kudat and Sandakan. Advertisement 'Police are also actively tracking down a fifth member of the gang known as 'Pindil',' he added. He also warned the public about the surge in mobile phone thefts at business premises, particularly when devices are left unattended on counters or tables. 'Many of these cases are crimes of opportunity. People leave their phones on counters or dining tables while serving customers. 'We have opened over 100 cases this year alone,' Kasim said, urging business owners and workers to be more vigilant and avoid leaving valuables in plain sight. He also addressed traffic offences, warning motorists against illegal parking around Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Aeropod and popular spots such as Tanjung Aru beach. 'Parking along roadsides or blocking traffic in restricted zones is an offence. We have been issuing warnings, but soon, stricter enforcement will begin,' he said. He added that traffic personnel would be stationed in these areas during weekends and public holidays and advised the public to cooperate and be more mindful, noting that police resources are limited. 'We hope the community will do their part in supporting the police to maintain safety and order,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
