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Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
3 men rescued after held captive in George Town condo for a year
The three men were said to have been confined to a condo on Jalan Dr Wu Lien Teh in George Town, Penang, on the pretext of securing jobs for them. (Envato Elements pic) PETALING JAYA : Three Indonesian men who are believed to have been held captive for nearly a year in a condominium on Jalan Dr Wu Lien Teh in George Town, Penang, were rescued yesterday. It is understood that the three victims did not know each other, and their passports were held by a suspect on the pretext of securing jobs for them, reported Berita Harian. The trio are believed to have had their feet chained to the window grilles of the unit. One of the victims was reportedly able to inform his family in Aceh about his whereabouts before a complainant came forward to lodge a police report. Police are believed to be still investigating the case, including identifying the motive behind the confinement of the trio, and the involvement of other suspects. Four individuals aged between 40 and 55, including a foreign woman, have been remanded for four days from today to assist in the investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 344 of the Penal Code for wrongful confinement for more than 10 days, which provides for a jail term of up to three years and a fine, upon conviction.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Penang police rescue three Indonesians allegedly held captive for a year, arrest four suspects
GEORGE TOWN, June 11 — Penang police rescued three Indonesian men believed to have been held captive for nearly a year in a condominium on Jalan Dr Wu Lien Teh here yesterday, Berita Harian reported. The case reportedly came to light after a man from Aceh, Indonesia, lodged a report while searching for his family member who had been missing for a year. According to the Malay daily, the three victims were confined to the residence with their feet chained to iron bars on the window. They are believed to have no prior connection with one another, and their passports were allegedly held by a suspect under the pretense of securing employment. One of the victims managed to send his location to his family in Aceh, prompting the complainant to approach the police, according to the report. Police are currently investigating the case, including the motive for the confinement and the possible involvement of other suspects. Following the rescue, Berita Harian reported that four individuals, including a foreign woman, were remanded for four days starting today to assist with the investigation under Section 344 of the Penal Code, which pertains to wrongful confinement for an extended period. The remand order was issued by Magistrate Azlan Basri at the George Town Court. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad confirmed the case and the arrests when contacted.
