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Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops nab foreign thieves targeting tourists in KL
Dang Wangi police chief Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said the five suspects arrested were all foreigners, comprising four men and one woman. KUALA LUMPUR : Police have arrested a group of five foreigners known as 'Geng Magik' who are suspected of stealing money from tourists in the city via sleight of hand. Dang Wangi police chief Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said the arrests of the four men and one woman followed two recent cases of tourists being approached and asked to show their foreign currencies to the suspects. Previously, 12 other cases had also been reported, with some occurring last year. '(The suspects) would usually target those who are alone and avoid areas with CCTV coverage. They would approach the tourists and start chatting with them to get them to lower their guard,' he said at a press conference here. He said the first case occurred near Masjid Negara where a tourist was approached by a foreign couple to help take their picture. The suspects then asked the tourist to show them some of her foreign currencies, which they took for a closer look before returning the money to her. The victim later realised that about US$600 in her handbag had gone missing, and suspected that the couple had stolen the money. The victim lodged a police report on July 18, leading to the arrest of three men and one woman, all foreigners, around Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur. 'Police seized foreign currencies from countries in Europe, South Asia, Middle East, Central Asia and Southeast Asia, estimated to be worth RM16,998.16,' Sulizmie added. The second case occurred in Jalan Bukit Bintang on July 24, with four foreign men asking a male tourist to show them his foreign currencies. The victim lost around US$500 and RM650. A police operation was conducted on the same day which led to the arrest of a foreigner in his 20s in Bukit Bintang. Police seized various foreign currencies worth about RM350. Sulizmie said all five suspects claimed to have lost their passports. He said they had entered the country illegally through the Bukit Kayu Hitam entry point in Kedah. The suspects were remanded for four days and then detained for a further 14 days under the Immigration Act 1959/63. 'We advise the public, tourists and locals alike, to exercise caution (when approached by strangers) to avoid becoming victims of such ploys,' he said.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Five magic gang suspects arrested for tricking tourists in KL
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have detained five foreigners suspected of being part of a 'magic gang' involved in stealing money from tourists using deceptive hand tricks in the city centre. Dang Wangi district police chief ACP Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman confirmed the arrests, stating that the suspects, all from Middle Eastern countries, were apprehended in separate raids on July 22 and 24. 'In the first raid, three men and a woman aged 20 to 50 were arrested near Jalan Sultan Ismail. 'Authorities seized foreign currencies from Europe, South Asia, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia worth over RM16,000,' he said. The second operation on Jalan Bukit Bintang led to the arrest of a foreign man in his 20s, with more than RM360 in cash confiscated. Sulizmie Affendy explained the group's method: 'They would feign interest in seeing the victim's currency, then use sleight of hand to steal some of the money while returning the rest unnoticed.' The suspects from the first raid were initially remanded for four days under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code, followed by a 14-day extension under the Immigration Act. The second suspect faced similar remand procedures. Investigations revealed the suspects had been in Malaysia since September 2024, entering via Bukit Kayu Hitam but later losing their passports. The case is being probed under Section 379 of the Penal Code. Sulizmie Affendy added that over 50 police reports had been filed regarding such scams since last year, with authorities committed to ensuring tourist safety in Kuala Lumpur. – Bernama
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
RM2,500 stolen in snatch theft: Police apprehend local suspect
KUALA LUMPUR: A local snatch thief was caught after stealing RM2,500 in local and foreign currencies from a foreign woman. Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said that the bust was made after follow-up action was taken following a foreigner's report of a snatch theft on June 25. "On July 15 at around 4.50pm the police arrested a 34-year-old local suspect in the Setapak area," he said at a press conference on Tuesday (July 29) at the district police headquarters. Checks on the suspect revealed several stolen items: five bank cards, a Pakistani passport, two Malaysian driving licenses and a motorcycle. "Investigations showed that the motorcycle that was seized was reported stolen in the Jalan Pahang area in Wangsa Maju. The suspect also tested positive for methamphetamines," he said. He added that the suspect has been handed over to the Wangsa Maju police. "The police found that the suspect followed his victim's movements and targeted those who were not paying attention and focused on their phones. The suspect also moved around by staying at various budget hotels," he said.
Barnama
a day ago
- Barnama
Five Magic Gang Suspects Nabbed For Tricking Foreign Tourists
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) – Police have arrested five foreigners believed to be members of a 'magic gang' on suspicion of being involved in stealing money of foreign tourists with their slick hand tricks in the city centre. Dang Wangi district police chief ACP Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said all the suspects from Middle Eastern countries were arrested in two separate raids on July 22 and 24 around Kuala Lumpur. 'In the first raid, police arrested three men and a woman aged 20 to 50 around Jalan Sultan Ismail and seized currencies from various countries such as Europe, South Asia, the Middle East, Central Asia and Southeast Asia worth more than RM16,000. 'In the second raid on Jalan Bukit Bintang, a foreign man in his 20s was arrested and more than RM360 in cash was seized,' he said in a press conference here, today. He said that investigations found that the group's modus operandi was to pretend to be interested in seeing the victim's currency. Sulizmie Affendy said when the money was in the suspect's hands, the suspect then used his skills to take some of the money without the victim noticing while the rest was returned to the victim. He said the suspects in the first raid were remanded for four days under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code from July 23 to 26 and was extended 14 days under the Immigration Act 1959/63 starting July 27 to August 9. The suspect in the second raid was remanded for four days under Section 117 of the Immigration Act starting July 25 to July 28 and was extended for 14 days according to the Immigration Act 1959/63 starting July 29 to August 11, he said. 'Investigations found that all the suspects had been in this country since September 2024 and claimed to have entered Malaysia via Bukit Kayu Hitam, but had lost their passports.
Barnama
06-07-2025
- Barnama
Key Witness Identified In Bersatu Armada Exco Death Threat Case
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Police have identified a key witness in the investigation into a death threat case involving a company director who is also Bersatu Youth (Armada) exco. Dang Wangi police chief ACP Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said investigations found that the victim did not know the suspect who allegedly threatened to kill him. He said two witnesses have been called so far, and their statements recorded to assist in the investigation. 'Police have also identified a key witness in this case, who will be called in to have a statement recorded. We believe this witness could provide crucial information in identifying those involved and shedding light on the motive behind the threats made against the complainant,' he said in a statement today. However, he said, so far, no arrests have been made against any individuals in connection with the case. He said police are actively working to identify the suspect and are investigating the case from all possible angles, while also prioritising the safety of the complainant. 'The case is being investigated under Section 507 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation by anonymous communication,' he added. 'The public with any relevant information is urged to contact investigating officer Insp Pang Wei Keong at 013-208 2391 or the head of the District Criminal Investigation Division DSP Rosdi M. Husin at 013-392 0694,' he said. Earlier, media reported that Armada exco Na'im Brundage claimed he had received death threats, including threats of being splashed with acid by unknown individuals.
