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New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Police hunt elderly woman behind investment scam
SUNGAI PETANI: Police are searching for a 60-year-old woman to assist in investigations into an alleged investment scam that has resulted in losses exceeding RM600,000 since 2017. Kuala Muda district police chief Assistant Commissioner Hanyan Ramlan said police had received seven reports from individuals claiming they were duped into investing through the woman. "The victims were promised returns of between five and seven per cent on their capital. "Losses linked to the scheme have reached RM604,000 so far, based on reports from victims who believed they were participating in a legitimate investment," he said during a press conference today. Initial investigations revealed that the so-called investment scheme never existed. "Unsatisfied with the lack of returns, the victims lodged police reports. "We are now working to trace the woman, who is believed to be connected to the case. "We urge anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward and assist in the investigation," he said. It is understood that the victims had repeatedly attempted to recover their money from the woman but were met with constant delays. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail term of 10 years, whipping, and a fine upon conviction. In a separate development, Hanyan announced the formation of a special unit under the Kuala Muda district police headquarters known as the 'All Black Militant Jihad Against Drugs' team. He said the 25-member squad, comprising officers and personnel from various units, would operate in public areas and shopping complexes to gather intelligence on drug-related activities. "The public may channel any information to this team, and swift action will be taken," he said. Hanyan said the special squad aims to tackle drug activities at their root across the Kuala Muda district.


The Star
09-05-2025
- The Star
Kota Kinabalu cops interrupt cockfight, nab three men
KOTA KINABALU: A group of people huddled together and cheering while watching a cockfight caught the eye of police in Kg Puun Tunoh, Penampang near here. Those involved then ran helter-skelter when police arrived to investigate their activity. Three foreign men, aged from 48 to 55, were arrested while four live roosters, two dead roosters and RM604 cash were seized. Penampang OCPD Supt Sammy Newton said the raid was conducted at around 5pm on Thursday (May 8). "We acted based on a tip-off and raided the area," he said in a statement on Friday (May 9). He said those arrested would be investigated under the Animal Welfare Enactment 2015. Supt Sammy said they were also hunting for the other suspects.


Daily Express
09-05-2025
- Daily Express
Three arrested in Penampang cockfighting raid
Published on: Friday, May 09, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 09, 2025 Text Size: The detained suspects. - Pic by PDRM PENAMPANG: The police have arrested three foreign men during a raid on an illegal cockfighting ring in Kampung Puun Tunoh here on Thursday evening. The raid was conducted at 5pm under 'Ops Dadu' following a public tip-off. The suspects, aged between 48 and 55, were caught at the scene while several others fled. Police also seized four live roosters, two dead ones, two cages, and RM604 in cash during the operation. All suspects and items were taken to the Penampang police station for further action, with the case investigated under Section 21 of the Animal Welfare Enactment 2015. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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