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Daily Express
06-05-2025
- Daily Express
Anti-drug ops: 36 held in Sandakan
Published on: Tuesday, May 06, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 06, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: One of the drug hotspots raided during the operation. SANDAKAN: Some 36 individuals, including nine women, were arrested during a series of anti-drug operations (Ops Tapis Narkotik) carried out by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division of the Sandakan District Police from April 25 to May 3. The integrated operations targeted several known hotspots around Sandakan, including Kg Sim Sim, Kg Mangkalinau, Kg Batu Putih, Bandar Letat Jaya, Bandar Ramai-Ramai, Sandakan town centre, PPR Taman Murni, STC Jetty Port, and surrounding plantation and hotel areas. Of those arrested, 27 men and nine women, ranging from teenagers to adults, were detained under various provisions of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, including Sections 39B, 39A(1), 12(2), and 15(1)(a). Urine screenings revealed many tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine. On April 26 in Kg Disayang, one man and eight women tested positive for drug use. On May 2, seven men were arrested at STC Jetty Port, including one detained under Section 39A(1) for possession of drugs in large quantities. Another major case involved an arrest under Section 39B for drug trafficking, an offence carrying the mandatory death penalty. District Police Chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the operations reflect the police's continued commitment to tackling the drug menace. 'Ops Tapis is being carried out intensively as part of enforcement and prevention efforts to break the drug distribution chain in the district. We will continue to target hotspots and take firm action without compromise,' he said. All suspects are currently held at the Sandakan IPD lock-up for further investigation and legal action. * 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
The Sun
02-05-2025
- The Sun
Sandakan records RM4.3m losses in online scam cases
SANDAKAN: Police have reported 54 online scams in Sandakan within the first four months of this year, involving losses amounting to RM4.3 million. Sandakan police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said 170 such cases were recorded last year, with total losses reaching RM23.06 million. 'The victims come from various backgrounds, including professionals, business owners, and retirees. Most of them are aged between 31 and 50, with 61.11 percent being men and 38.89 percent women,' he said in a statement today. Ahsmon stressed that police take these crimes seriously and urged the public to remain vigilant. He also cautioned the public not to become money mules by allowing third parties to use their bank accounts. Those found involved may be investigated under Section 424 of the Penal Code, which carries a fine of between RM10,000 and RM100,000, imprisonment of one to seven years, or both, upon conviction.
The Sun
02-05-2025
- The Sun
Sandakan records RM4.3m losses from online scams since January
SANDAKAN: Police have reported 54 online scams in Sandakan within the first four months of this year, involving losses amounting to RM4.3 million. Sandakan police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said 170 such cases were recorded last year, with total losses reaching RM23.06 million. 'The victims come from various backgrounds, including professionals, business owners, and retirees. Most of them are aged between 31 and 50, with 61.11 percent being men and 38.89 percent women,' he said in a statement today. Ahsmon stressed that police take these crimes seriously and urged the public to remain vigilant. He also cautioned the public not to become money mules by allowing third parties to use their bank accounts. Those found involved may be investigated under Section 424 of the Penal Code, which carries a fine of between RM10,000 and RM100,000, imprisonment of one to seven years, or both, upon conviction.
New Straits Times
02-05-2025
- New Straits Times
RM4.3mil lost to online scams in Sandakan from January to April
SANDAKAN: Sandakan police recorded 54 online fraud cases involving losses of RM4.3 million between January and April this year. District police chief Assistant Commissioner Ahsmon Bajah said online fraud continues to rise and has become one of the main crimes affecting victims from various backgrounds, including professionals, businessmen and retirees. "For 2024, a total of 170 cases have been reported, with significantly higher losses amounting to RM23,062,232.60. "The majority of victims were individuals aged between 31 and 50, with 61.11 per cent being men and 38.89 per cent women," he said in a media statement today. He said police are taking the issue seriously and urged the public to be more cautious and not to carelessly provide bank account information to third parties. "Providing a bank account to others, whether willingly or through deception, can result in a person becoming a mule account holder. "Individuals convicted of this offence can be investigated under Section 424 of the Penal Code, which carries a fine of between RM10,000 and RM100,000, imprisonment of one to seven years, or both," he said. Meanwhile, he said police will continue investigations and monitoring to prevent the crime from spreading further, and urged the public to always exercise caution when conducting online transactions.
The Star
02-05-2025
- The Star
Over RM4.3mil lost to online scams in Sandakan in first four months of the year
KOTA KINABALU: More than RM4.3mil was lost to 54 online scam cases in Sandakan district from January to April. A total of 170 online scam cases were reported in the district last year, involving losses amounting to RM23.06mil. Sandakan OCPD Asst Comm Ahsmon Bajah said the victims came from various walks of life, including professionals, business owners and retirees. "Most victims were aged between 31 and 50, and 61.11% were men," he said in a statement on Friday (May 2). He reminded the public to stay alert and avoid becoming mule account holders by handing over their bank details to third parties. 'If convicted, those involved can be investigated under Section 424 of the Penal Code, which carries a penalty of between RM10,000 and RM100,000 in fines, or a jail term of one to seven years, or both,' he said. Police have pledged to continue public education efforts to combat scam cases.
