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Free Malaysia Today
10 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Motoring influencer faked disappearance, fled abroad, say cops
The case of the missing businessman had drawn wide publicity after his car was found submerged in Sungai Tui, Muar, last Monday. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Police believe a motoring influencer reported missing after his car was found submerged in a river in Johor had faked his own disappearance and fled to a neighbouring country. Muar police chief Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said an investigation showed that the suspect's younger brother was also involved in providing false information for personal reasons, Bernama reported. Tengku Nizaruddin Zainudin, 38, was reported missing after his car allegedly plunged into Sungai Tui, off Jalan Bukit Kepong, Muar, last Monday. He is a businessman and vehicle accessories shop owner. The case had drawn considerable attention as rescue workers had failed to locate his body despite their best efforts. Raiz said Tengku Abd Aziz, 30, had lodged a report at the Lenga police station claiming that his brother, also known as Ija, had gone missing while heading to Muar to repair his car. 'A search-and-rescue operation was launched after a missing person's report was made. 'However, further investigations raised doubts about the report and police believe the disappearance was fabricated. 'The investigations also revealed that the suspect had submerged his wife's car in the river before fleeing to a neighbouring country. 'His brother later admitted to being complicit and pretending to help with the search,' Raiz said in a statement today. He said police were waiting for an order to investigate from the deputy public prosecutor before proceeding with the case. The case will be investigated under Section 182 of the Penal Code for providing false information and Section 109 for abetting a criminal offence.
Malay Mail
21 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Muar cops: Influencer and brother probed for faking disappearance, car dumped in river before fleeing
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 and a search and rescue operation following the report. Authorities later found discrepancies in the statements provided and concluded that the disappearance was staged. Statements from both men have been recorded, and police are awaiting an order from the Deputy Public Prosecutor to proceed with further investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 182 of the Penal Code for giving false information to a public servant and Section 109 for abetment. If convicted, the suspects could face up to six months in jail, a maximum fine of RM2,000, or both. Raiz Mukhliz also reminded the public that false police reports waste resources and can hinder real emergencies. It was previously reported that influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, also known as Ija, had gone missing. More than 70 policemen were involved in the four-day search and rescue operation via land, sea, and air.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Missing influencer: Rescuers fail to find new leads, search in Muar's Sungai Tui called off after four days
MUAR, July 18 — The search and rescue (SAR) operation for motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, who was reported missing on Monday after the vehicle he was driving plunged into Sungai Tui, Lenga, here, was called off today after rescuers failed to find any new leads. Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the Incident Command Post (PKTK) at the scene had also been closed as the search for the 38-year-old victim entered its fourth day. He said the operation, launched after a partially submerged car was found in the river located in an oil palm plantation, involved 77 personnel from various agencies. 'The search was carried out using land, water, and air methods covering a radius of several kilometres from the scene by the Muar district police headquarters (IPD), the Marine Police Force, the K9 Unit, and the General Operations Force (PGA) personnel. 'Also involved were the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), its water rescue team (PPDA) and Drone Unit,' he said in a statement today. According to Raiz Mukhliz, the PKTK was closed and the SAR operation called off following a decision to expand the search to other areas after a thorough search of the incident site had been completed. He said the move would also allow for better coordination among the agencies involved should other factors contributing to the victim's disappearance come to light. However, Raiz Mukhliz said search efforts would still be carried out periodically by personnel from the Lenga police station with assistance from Muar IPD. Earlier, the media reported that the victim, a businessman and owner of a vehicle accessories shop, went missing after the Perodua Axia he was driving plunged into the river. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Johor teen pleads guilty to sexually assaulting girlfriend, 16
The boy was charged with sexual assault under Sections 14(a) and 14(d) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides for up to 20 years' imprisonment and whipping. (Pexels pic) PETALING JAYA : A 19-year-old boy pleaded guilty in the Muar sessions court today to two charges of sexual assault earlier this month. He was charged with sexually assaulting his 16-year-old girlfriend at a house in Batu Pahat, Johor at 12.45pm on July 2, Buletin TV3 reported. He was charged under Sections 14(a) and 14(d) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides for up to 20 years' imprisonment and whipping per charge. The prosecution was managed by deputy public prosecutor Diyana Najihah Fauzi while the teenager was unrepresented. Diyana said she would not offer bail as the accused had already pleaded guilty. Judge Nariman Badruddin allowed for no bail to be offered and set July 23 for case mention and sentencing.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Teen pleads guilty to raping varsity student, extorting her boyfriend
The magistrates' court allowed the 17-year-old boy bail of RM3,000 for both charges, and allowed Alif Hakim Hamil bail of RM2,000 for the extortion charge. (Reuters pic) PETALING JAYA : A 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty in the sessions and magistrates' courts today to raping a student from a university in Muar, Johor, and extorting her boyfriend on July 7. He pleaded guilty to the charges under Sections 376(1) and 384 of the Penal Code, Berita Harian reported. However, his friend Alif Hakim Hamil, 19, who was also charged with the same crime, pleaded not guilty to both charges. According to the first charge read out in the sessions court, the duo allegedly raped the 20-year-old student in an oil palm plantation between 9pm and 11.30pm on July 7. The charge under Section 376(1) for rape provides for imprisonment of up to 20 years and a whipping. The prosecution was managed by deputy public prosecutor Diyana Najihah Fauzi while Alif was represented by lawyer Salmi Hamdan Sabran. Sessions court judge Nariman Badruddin set Aug 14 for the handover of documents and allowed bail of RM8,000 for Alif, on the condition that he report to a police station once a month and refrain from disturbing the witnesses until the disposal of the case. In the magistrates' court, they were charged with extorting the girl's 21-year-old boyfriend for RM250 in cash at the same time, date and place. The charge under Section 384 provides for imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine, whipping, or any two of the punishments. Magistrate Suzana Mokhtar set Sept 28 for the submission of the social welfare department's report on the 17-year-old, and the handover of documents for Alif. The court allowed the 17-year-old bail of RM3,000 for both charges, while Alif was released on bail of RM2,000 for the extortion charge. The prosecution was managed by deputy public prosecutors Amirah Sapian and Nur Ameerah Allaudeen.
