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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Besut cops solve trio of violent robberies targeting female food delivery riders
JERTIH, July 27 — Police have successfully solved three robbery cases that occurred in several villages in the Besut district after arresting a man in a raid in Kampung Gong Medang here, last Monday. (July 21) Besut district police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said the 32-year-old suspect, who was suspected of being involved in knife-wielding robberies since last month, was arrested by a team from the Criminal Investigation Division of the Besut district police headquarters (IPD). 'The suspect was arrested following three robberies involving three female victims, all of whom were food deliverers between June 24 and July 20. 'The suspect's modus operandi was to identify female vendors who provided delivery service and would give addresses at unoccupied houses in remote areas in Kampung Gong Medang and Kampung Tembila,' he told reporters at a press conference at the Besut IPD here today. Azamuddin said when the victim arrived at the given location, the suspect would approach the victim's car and brandish a knife before robbing the victim's jewellery. He added, the suspect managed to rob the jewellery belonging to the first and second victims, involving an estimated loss of RM30,000 and RM200 in cash. 'However, the suspect failed to rob the third victim because the victim resisted, causing the victim to suffer injuries to both hands,' he said. Azamuddin said following the arrest, the police also managed to seize two melted gold bars weighing 82.26 grammes believed to belong to two victims, a Honda City and two mobile phones belonging to the suspect. He added that checks found that the suspect had a past criminal record related to robbery and was tested negative for drugs. He said the suspect, who is married, was remanded to assist in the investigation under Section 392/397 of the Penal Code and Section 394 of the same act. — Bernama
New Straits Times
29-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Five students in MRSM bullying case out on bail
JERTIH: Five Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) students in Terengganu, suspected of bullying a Form Two student, have been released on bail. Besut police chief Superintendent Azamuddin Ahmad said two other students would be released tomorrow. He added that the probe into the incident was almost complete and that the police were awaiting the performance reports of the students. "We are also looking for witnesses to complete the investigation paper," he said. "The investigation paper will then be referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor." Azamuddin urged the public not to speculate on the case. Earlier, it was reported that seven MRSM students were remanded to assist in the bullying investigation involving a Form Two student. Subsequently, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said six students involved in the incident had been expelled.
Free Malaysia Today
29-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops nab skipper for drug use after 3 die in Perhentian boat capsize
Besut police chief Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said 12 other passengers, including a six-year-old in a critical condition, were taken to Besut Hospital for treatment. (APMM pic) PETALING JAYA : Police have arrested the skipper of a boat that capsized off Pulau Perhentian last night, killing three, after he tested positive for drugs. Besut district police chief Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said the man, in his 20s, has a criminal record for five drug-related offences. Azamuddin identified the deceased in the 10.30pm mishap as S Arumugam, 40, his three-year-old daughter Sarrvihka, and a 10-year-old relative, V Vennpani. He said 12 others in the boat were sent to Besut Hospital for treatment. They included a six-year-old who is in a critical condition. 'The boat, carrying 15 passengers aged between three and 40 years, capsized during a storm,' Bernama quoted him as saying at the Besut district police headquarters today. He said that based on an initial police investigation, all the passengers were not wearing life jackets. Terengganu Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency director Hamiludin Che Awang said his team mounted a search and rescue operation at 11.17pm after receiving information abiut the incident at 10.55pm. In a statement, he said all the victims have now been transferred to the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital in Kuala Terengganu for further examination and treatment. Bernama said an investigation would be carried out to identify the cause of the incident. 'Maritime Malaysia will also ensure that the safety aspects of sea transportation in the country, including in tourist areas, continue to be improved. 'This incident is a reminder of the importance of safety aspects at sea, especially during uncertain weather,' he said. 'All boat operators must comply with safety instructions and check the weather forecast before embarking on any journey.'
Malay Mail
27-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Unemployed woman loses RM62,000 in phone scam to ‘TNG rep' and ‘Perak cop'
JERTIH, June 27—A woman lost RM62,000 after being duped by a phone scam syndicate posing as a police officer yesterday afternoon. Besut district police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said the 19-year-old unemployed woman answered a phone call belonging to her father from an individual who introduced himself as a representative from Touch 'n Go headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. 'The individual claimed that the victim's father had a RM25,000 summons related to a Touch 'n Go account, then the call was supposedly connected to the Perak police contingent headquarters and spoke to a police officer. 'The victim was further shocked when he was told her that a bank account had been opened in her father's name involved in a money laundering and drug case,' he said in a statement today. Azamuddin said the suspect asked the victim to pay RM60,000 if she wanted to clear his name and because she was afraid, the victim sold jewellery belonging to her mother, who is a retired teacher, to get money for the payment as instructed. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code, he said. — Bernama
Malay Mail
27-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Unemployed woman loses RM62,000 to phone scam
JERTIH, June 27—A woman lost RM62,000 after being duped by a phone scam syndicate posing as a police officer yesterday afternoon. Besut district police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said the 19-year-old unemployed woman answered a phone call belonging to her father from an individual who introduced himself as a representative from Touch 'n Go headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. 'The individual claimed that the victim's father had a RM25,000 summons related to a Touch 'n Go account, then the call was supposedly connected to the Perak police contingent headquarters and spoke to a police officer. 'The victim was further shocked when he was told her that a bank account had been opened in her father's name involved in a money laundering and drug case,' he said in a statement today. Azamuddin said the suspect asked the victim to pay RM60,000 if she wanted to clear his name and because she was afraid, the victim sold jewellery belonging to her mother, who is a retired teacher, to get money for the payment as instructed. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code, he said. — Bernama
