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Malay Mail
23-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Johor police dismantle RM7.1 million drug syndicate in double raid, arrest three suspects including two Vietnamese women
JOHOR BARU, June 23 — Johor police have successfully busted a drug trafficking syndicate believed to have been active since the beginning of this year through two separate raids in residential areas around Johor Baru, with the value of the seizure estimated to exceed RM7.1 million. Johor police chief CP Datuk M Kumar said the special operation was carried out by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) of the Johor police contingent headquarters with Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division, at about 7.30 pm, between June 14 and 15. He said that in the first raid at a two-storey terrace house in Taman Mutiara Rini, police arrested a 45-year-old local man believed to be the mastermind along with a 34-year-old Vietnamese woman. 'As a result of the inspection, police seized 2.67 kilogrammes of powder believed to be ecstasy and 368 grammes of drugs suspected to be marijuana,' he said in a press conference today. Following the arrest, police launched a second raid on another terrace house about a kilometre from the first location, which had also been rented by the same male suspect since May 2024 and arrested a 23-year-old Vietnamese woman. 'In this second raid, police seized 38 kg of ecstasy powder and 1.37 kg of ketamine,' he said. In both raids, police also seized two cars worth RM190,000, cash RM49,150 and various jewellery worth RM17,630, with the total seizure amounting to RM265,615. He said the two foreign women were believed to have entered the country legally, but further investigations were being conducted into their travel documents. The syndicate is believed to operate in an organised manner, including using social media and delivery via 'runners' and police believe there are still members at large out there and investigations are underway to track them down. He said that apart from being used as a residence, the first house is believed to be used as a place to store drugs, while the second house is a location to package the drug powder into small packets which are believed to be sold in the local market for RM250 to RM350. Kumar said urine tests showed that the man involved tested positive for methamphetamine while the two foreign women tested positive for ketamine and benzodiazepines. All of them have been remanded until June 26 for further investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. — Bernama
Malay Mail
13-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Police investigating Johor spa for cheating after customers who paid up to RM10,000 unable to get treatments
JOHOR BARU, May 12 — Johor police today confirmed receiving 130 alleged fraud complaints about a spa and wellness company here whose customers claim to have lost over RM690,000 so far. State police chief Datuk M. Kumar said the reports began surfacing earlier this month. 'We confirm that we have received reports from the victims who claim to have been cheated by the spa and wellness company,' he said in a media statement. 'So far, 130 police reports have been lodged at the Johor police contingent since early May with a total loss of RM698,155.67,' he added. Kumar said early investigations found victims were offered prepaid treatment packages based on the number of sessions, redeemable at outlets nationwide. 'The victims later found out that the company had already ceased operations at all outlets without any notification,' he added. He confirmed that police are investigating the company identified as '38 Speed Relax & Wellness', under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. MCA Youth complaints and public service department head Heng Zhi Li told the media previously that it had been approached by numerous customers for help. He disclosed that many signed up for the company's packages ranging from RM2,400 to RM10,000 with monthly payments between RM288 and RM388, only to discover later that they were unable to set appointments for treatments.
Malay Mail
08-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Johor cops bust loan shark gang targeting Malaysians in Singapore, used meth-fuelled runners to splash paint, lock homes over unpaid loans
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — A loan shark syndicate targeting Malaysians working in Singapore has been dismantled following the arrest of four individuals in raids around the city. Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar said the suspects, three local men aged between 30 and 34, and a 27-year-old woman, were detained by the Johor Baru Selatan district police's D7 Criminal Investigation Division on April 17, according to a report published in Buletin TV3 today. 'Initial investigations revealed the group was paid between RM100 and RM350 to commit acts of mischief such as splashing paint, locking victims' homes, and issuing threats to those who failed to repay their loans. 'Items seized during the raids included a car, four mobile phones, a can of paint, a small knife, house keys with keychains, victim information sheets, and materials used for writing threat notes,' he said in a statement today. Kumar added that all suspects tested positive for methamphetamine. He said the syndicate lured Malaysians working in Singapore by offering loans via social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok. 'The loans were transferred directly into borrowers' bank accounts without any formal agreements, and interest rates ranged between 20 and 50 per cent, with transactions conducted through Singapore-registered accounts,' he said. Kumar said police believe nine cases have been solved following the arrests — six in Johor including Johor Baru Selatan, Johor Baru Utara, Kluang, and Seri Alam, and three in Pahang. 'The case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code (for mischief), Section 29B of the Moneylenders Act 1951 (for harassment of borrowers), and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 (for drug use). 'The suspects are scheduled to be charged at the Batu Pahat Magistrates' Court today,' he added.
