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The Star
2 hours 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
Borneo Post
3 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Man arrested for robbing student during phone sale meet-up in Semariang Batu
The suspect (second right) is escorted by police officers and personnel from the Kuching Criminal Investigation Department after his arrest. – Police photo KUCHING (May 31): A 32-year-old man has been arrested for robbing a 19-year-old student of his mobile phone in the Semariang Batu area here. According to a statement posted by the Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD Kuching) on Facebook, the incident occurred around 11pm on Thursday (May 29) during a meet-up arranged for a mobile phone sale involving a Huawei Nova 5T. It was reported that the suspect had pretended to agree to the purchase and invited the student to accompany him to his house under the pretext of collecting money to complete the transaction. 'The suspect, who was riding a motorcycle with the complainant, later dismounted and threatened the victim from behind with a sharp object, demanding that he hand over two mobile phones,' the post stated. The suspect, a local man, was subsequently apprehended by police the following day (May 30). 'The suspect has several prior criminal records. Police also seized one of the victim's mobile phones and a dark blue jacket believed to have been used during the incident,' the post added. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect admitted to his involvement in the robbery. The case is being investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code for robbery without the use of firearms. The suspect has been remanded by the Kuching Magistrate's Court. Police have also advised the public to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to avoid falling victim to similar crimes. crime police robbery smartphone
The Star
6 hours ago
- The Star
Ex-MMEA director jailed for accepting RM10,000 bribe
JOHOR BARU: A former Tanjung Sedili Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director has been sentenced to 20 months' jail for accepting a RM10,000 bribe some five years ago. Sessions Court judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail handed down the sentence, effective immediately, after finding that the prosecution had proven its case against Mohd Zulfadli Nayan, 44. 'After hearing and weighing all the evidence, the court finds that the accused has failed to raise reasonable doubt against the prosecution's case,' he said yesterday. The case was prosecuted by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission deputy public prosecutor Zander Lim Wai Keong while lawyer Mohd Fazaly Ali Mohd Ghazali represented the accused. Earlier during mitigation, Mohd Fazaly Ali asked the court to impose punishment in the form of fines. He said if the court were to impose a jail sentence, it should be at the minimum, citing Mohd Zulfadli's health issues including gout, chronic migraine and gastric problems that require ongoing medication. 'My client currently works as an e-hailing driver and wireman, earning between RM2,000 and RM3,000 per month to support his family, which includes four children, aged between three and 11,' he said. Meanwhile, Lim urged the court to impose a sentence that reflects the seriousness of the offence. 'As a senior federal officer, the accused was responsible for upholding the law and ensuring maritime safety. 'However, he instead accepted a bribe from a shipping agent, which is clearly against his duties and this has tarnished the image of MMEA,' he said. Following the sentencing, Mohd Fazaly Ali applied for a stay but the court rejected the application. On May 23, 2021, the accused contested the charge under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to two years, a fine or both. According to the charge sheet, he accepted the money from the shipping company owner at a restaurant in Jalan Yahya Awal on Oct 2, 2020. He was accused of using his position to avoid taking action in the investigation of a vessel owned by the company, which was detained by Tanjung Sedili MMEA on Sept 17, 2020.
New Straits Times
14 hours ago
- New Straits Times
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 said 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 masterminds behind cable theft activities around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor for the past year. He said that the police personnel, who were stationed at district police headquarters 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 Star
16 hours ago
- The Star
QuickCheck: Has a 'peeping Tom' been on the prowl in Penang?
Restrooms at petrol stations are not the most pleasant places – more so if unsavoury people are around. So is it true that a peeping Tom has been caught in Penang for preying on unsuspecting women? Verdict: TRUE Central Seberang Prai OCPD Asst Comm Helmi Aris said a suspect was arrested for peeping into the women's toilet of a petrol station. He said a police report was made and they managed to arrest a suspect. "An investigation paper was open under Section 509 of Penal Code /Section 14 Minor Offences Act 1955," he said in a statement on Friday (May 30). ACP Helmi said they would apply for a remand order at the Bukit Mertajam Magistrate's Court on May 31. He added that police also learnt about a viral video showing a man entering a women's toilet. He said police investigations revealed that the incident happened at 6.21am on May 5 at a gas station in Seberang Jaya.
