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Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Free Malaysia Today
7 foreigners charged with kidnapping Bangladeshi businessman
The seven were charged in the Kuala Lumpur magistrates' court under Section 3(1) of the Kidnapping Act 1961, which provides for a sentence of between 30 and 40 years' imprisonment, as well as caning, upon conviction. PETALING JAYA : Seven foreign men were brought before the Kuala Lumpur magistrates' court today to face a charge of kidnapping a Bangladeshi businessman last month. The accused comprised Bangladeshi nationals Sohel Rana, 40, and Sahajahan, 37, and Myanmar nationals Abdul Majid Abdul Malik, 25, Soforodin Fozol Korim, 25, Mokhtar Huson Zaher Huson, 26, Ismail Azita Rahman, 23, and Arafat Hussein Jamal Mustafa, 24. All seven nodded in understanding after the charge was read to them before magistrate Noorelynna Hanim Abd Halim, Bernama reported. No plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. The seven are accused of jointly abducting a 47-year-old Bangladeshi man with the intent of demanding ransom, in front of a mosque in Sentul at about 11.30pm on June 26. They were charged under Section 3(1) of the Kidnapping Act 1961, which provides for a sentence of between 30 and 40 years' imprisonment, as well as caning, upon conviction. The court fixed Oct 2 for next mention of the case. Deputy public prosecutor Iman Nurhidayah Ezani appeared for the prosecution, while counsel K Komagan represented Sohel Rana. The other six accused were unrepresented.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Kidnap-for ransom in Sentul: Two Bangladeshis, five Burmese charged in KL court
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Seven foreign men were brought before the Magistrates' Court here today to face a charge of kidnapping a Bangladeshi businessman last month. The accused comprised two Bangladeshi nationals, Sohel Rana, 40, and Sahajahan, 37, as well as five Myanmar nationals: Abdul Majid Abdul Malik, 25; Soforodin Fozol Korim, 25; Mokhtar Huson Zaher Huson, 26; Mohammad Ismail Azita Rahman, 23; and Mohammad Arafat Hussein Jamal Mustafa, 24. All seven nodded in understanding after the charge was read before Magistrate Noorelynna Hanim Abd Halim. No plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. They are accused of jointly abducting a 47-year-old Bangladeshi man with the intent of demanding ransom, in front of a mosque in Sentul around 11.30 pm on June 26. They were charged under Section 3(1) of the Kidnapping Act 1961, which provides for a sentence of between 30 and 40 years' imprisonment, as well as caning, upon conviction. The court fixed Oct 2 for the next case mention. Deputy public prosecutor Iman Nurhidayah Ezani appeared for the prosecution, while counsel K Komagan represented Sohel Rana. The remaining six accused were unrepresented. — Bernama
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Seven foreign men charged with kidnapping Bangladeshi businessman
KUALA LUMPUR: Seven foreign men were brought before the Magistrates' Court here on Wednesday (July 30) to face a charge of kidnapping a Bangladeshi businessman last month. The accused comprised two Bangladeshi nationals, Sohel Rana, 40 and Sahajahan, 37, as well as five Myanmar nationals: Abdul Majid Abdul Malik, 25; Soforodin Fozol Korim, 25; Mokhtar Huson Zaher Huson, 26; Mohammad Ismail Azita Rahman, 23 and Mohammad Arafat Hussein Jamal Mustafa, 24. All seven nodded in understanding after the charge was read before Magistrate Noorelynna Hanim Abd Halim. No plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. They are accused of jointly abducting a 47-year-old Bangladeshi man with the intent of demanding ransom, in front of a mosque in Sentul around 11.30pm on June 26. They were charged under Section 3(1) of the Kidnapping Act 1961, which provides for a sentence of between 30 and 40 years' imprisonment, as well as caning, upon conviction. The court fixed Oct 2 for the next case mention. Deputy public prosecutor Iman Nurhidayah Ezani appeared for the prosecution, while counsel K Komagan represented Sohel Rana. The remaining six accused were unrepresented. – Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Barnama
Seven Foreign Men Charged With Kidnapping Bangladeshi Businessman
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Seven foreign men were brought before the Magistrates' Court here today to face a charge of kidnapping a Bangladeshi businessman last month. The accused comprised two Bangladeshi nationals, Sohel Rana, 40, and Sahajahan, 37, as well as five Myanmar nationals: Abdul Majid Abdul Malik, 25; Soforodin Fozol Korim, 25; Mokhtar Huson Zaher Huson, 26; Mohammad Ismail Azita Rahman, 23; and Mohammad Arafat Hussein Jamal Mustafa, 24. All seven nodded in understanding after the charge was read before Magistrate Noorelynna Hanim Abd Halim.
