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The Sun
10-07-2025
- The Sun
Six men jailed five years for abducting Palestinian in KL
KUALA LUMPUR: Six men have been sentenced to five years in prison for abducting and wrongfully confining a Palestinian man three years ago. The High Court delivered the verdict after the accused pleaded guilty to the alternative charge. Justice K. Muniandy imposed the sentence on Mohamad Norakmal Hassan, Mohd Azwan Jamaludin, Dody Junaidi, Mohamad Sufian Saly, Tengku Hazarul Ismail Tengku Hamid, and Muhammad Al Hatim Mohd Fauzi. The court ordered varying start dates for their prison terms based on their arrest dates. The group was accused of forcibly abducting the 31-year-old victim on September 28, 2022, in Jalan Mayang, Dang Wangi. The charge, under Section 365 of the Penal Code, carries a maximum seven-year jail term and a possible fine. Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Badius Zaman Ahmad sought a minimum five-year sentence, citing the case's impact on Malaysia's reputation. 'The accused should be grateful for the alternative charge,' he said. Defense lawyers argued for leniency, stating their clients showed remorse, had no prior records, and cooperated with authorities. Meanwhile, eight others face trial for kidnapping the same victim, with charges under the Kidnapping Act 1961 carrying harsher penalties. – Bernama
Sinar Daily
07-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
AGC accepts representation from three accused in Palestinian kidnap case
AGC has accepted the representations and is offering alternative charges under Section 365 of the Penal Code to the three accused. 07 Jul 2025 02:57pm The Attorney General's Chambers has accepted representations filed by three of the 14 individuals charged with abducting a Palestinian man in an attempt to obtain information related to mobile phone hacking software. KUALA LUMPUR - The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has accepted representations filed by three of the 14 individuals charged with abducting a Palestinian man in an attempt to obtain information related to mobile phone hacking software. Deputy public prosecutor Datuk Badius Zaman Ahmad informed High Court Judge K. Muniandy that the three accused, Edy Ko'im Said, 42, Muhammad Al Hatim Mohd Fauzi, 25 and Mohd Azwan Jamaludin, 39, had submitted their representations to the AGC last month. "The case was initially fixed for trial today. However, following recent developments, the prosecution confirms that the AGC has accepted the representations and is offering alternative charges under Section 365 of the Penal Code to the three accused," he said, adding that several other accused have also submitted representations. Judge Muniandy fixed July 10 for the alternative charges to be read to the three individuals and vacated the previously scheduled trial dates set for today, tomorrow and Wednesday. At today's proceedings, Edy Ko'im was represented by counsel Lingswaran Singh, Muhammad Al Hatim by Adi Zulkarnain Zulkafli and Mohd Azwan by Norma Goh Kim Lian. The 11 other accused have also been jointly charged in connection with the abduction of a 31-year-old Palestinian man, allegedly to extract confidential information on the development and deactivation of software used to hack mobile phones. They are Mohamad Norakmal Hassan, 43; Dody Junaidi, 44; Tengku Arif Bongsu Tengku Hamid, 41; Mohamad Naziree Mustapha, 41; Faizull Hardey Mohd Isa, 42; Muhammad Iqmal Abdul Rahis, 27; Mohamad Sufian Saly, 25; Mohd Zaidi Mohd Zain, 56; Tengku Hazarul Ismail Tengku Hamid, 51; Nidarahayu Zainal, 36; and Raibafie Amdan, 41. All 14 individuals were accused of allegedly confining the victim unlawfully with a common intention to obtain confidential information on the creation and disabling of software used for mobile phone hacking at Jalan Mayang, Kuala Lumpur, at approximately 10.40 pm on Sept 28, 2022. They were charged under Section 3 of the Kidnapping Act 1961, which carries a sentence of between 30 and 40 years imprisonment, along with caning, upon conviction. Separately, Tengku Arif Bongsu and married couple Nidarahayu and Raibafie are also facing 19 money laundering charges involving more than RM250,000. They were charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, which carries a penalty of up to 15 years' imprisonment and a fine of either five times the value of the proceeds or RM5 million, whichever is higher, upon conviction. - BERNAMA More Like This
Barnama
07-07-2025
- Barnama
AGC Accepts Representation From Three Accused In Palestinian Kidnap Case
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has accepted representations filed by three of the 14 individuals charged with abducting a Palestinian man in an attempt to obtain information related to mobile phone hacking software. Deputy public prosecutor Datuk Badius Zaman Ahmad informed High Court Judge K. Muniandy that the three accused, Edy Ko'im Said, 42, Muhammad Al Hatim Mohd Fauzi, 25 and Mohd Azwan Jamaludin, 39, had submitted their representations to the AGC last month. 'The case was initially fixed for trial today. However, following recent developments, the prosecution confirms that the AGC has accepted the representations and is offering alternative charges under Section 365 of the Penal Code to the three accused,' he said, adding that several other accused have also submitted representations. Judge Muniandy fixed July 10 for the alternative charges to be read to the three individuals and vacated the previously scheduled trial dates set for today, tomorrow and Wednesday. At today's proceedings, Edy Ko'im was represented by counsel Lingswaran Singh, Muhammad Al Hatim by Adi Zulkarnain Zulkafli and Mohd Azwan by Norma Goh Kim Lian. The 11 other accused have also been jointly charged in connection with the abduction of a 31-year-old Palestinian man, allegedly to extract confidential information on the development and deactivation of software used to hack mobile phones. They are Mohamad Norakmal Hassan, 43; Dody Junaidi, 44; Tengku Arif Bongsu Tengku Hamid, 41; Mohamad Naziree Mustapha, 41; Faizull Hardey Mohd Isa, 42; Muhammad Iqmal Abdul Rahis, 27; Mohamad Sufian Saly, 25; Mohd Zaidi Mohd Zain, 56; Tengku Hazarul Ismail Tengku Hamid, 51; Nidarahayu Zainal, 36; and Raibafie Amdan, 41. All 14 individuals were accused of allegedly confining the victim unlawfully with a common intention to obtain confidential information on the creation and disabling of software used for mobile phone hacking at Jalan Mayang, Kuala Lumpur, at approximately 10.40 pm on Sept 28, 2022. They were charged under Section 3 of the Kidnapping Act 1961, which carries a sentence of between 30 and 40 years imprisonment, along with caning, upon conviction.
New Straits Times
03-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Five family members granted bail in teen kidnapping case
SEREMBAN: The High Court here today allowed the bail application of five family members charged with kidnapping a 16-year-old girl in April. Their lawyer, T. Harpal Singh, informed Sessions Court judge Datin Surita Budin of the High Court's decision, which was made after a review of the initial bail rejection. On May 14, the Sessions Court had denied bail to the five accused: D. Sasveena, 31; T. Boharaj, 32; Farhin Muhamad Ariffin, 23; and siblings P.K. Koshenn Kumar, 21, and P.K. Siveeshinaa, 23. Harpal said the High Court allowed bail of RM15,000 for each of the accused, with two sureties from among family members. The court also imposed five additional conditions: the accused must surrender their passports to the court and must not contact the victim or any prosecution witnesses. Deputy public prosecutor Norazihah Asmuni told the court that all documents had been handed over to the defence, except for the closed-circuit television forensic report, the accused's mobile phone analysis, and the victim's medical report. According to the charge, the five allegedly acted in concert to abduct the teenage girl with the intent of demanding a RM2 million ransom. The offence was allegedly committed at 5.45pm on April 10 in front of a hair salon on Jalan S2 B10, Uptown Avenue Seremban 2. They were charged under Section 3(1) of the Kidnapping Act 1961, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which carries a mandatory jail term of not fewer than 30 years and whipping upon conviction. The court set Aug 5 for the next case mention to facilitate document submission. On April 14, it was reported that police shot dead a man in Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang, believed to be involved in the kidnapping case.
The Star
03-07-2025
- The Star
Five family members granted bail in teenage kidnapping case, lawyer tells court
SEREMBAN: The High Court has granted bail to five family members charged with kidnapping a 16-year-old girl. Defence lawyer T. Harpal Singh informed Sessions Court judge Surita Budin of the decision when the case was mentioned. Harpal said the High Court allowed each accused to be released on RM15,000 bail with two sureties, both of whom must be family members. He added that the accused were also ordered to surrender their passports (if any), stay away from the victim and prosecution witnesses, obtain a court order before leaving the district, and report to the nearest police station once a month until the case is concluded. On May 14, the Sessions Court had initially denied them bail. D. Sasveena, 31, T. Boharaj, 32, Farhin Muhamad Ariffin, 23, and siblings P. K. Koshenn Kumar, 21, and P. K. Siveeshinaa, 23, had all claimed trial when they were charged on April 24. They are jointly accused of kidnapping the teenager to demand a RM2 million ransom. The alleged offence took place in front of a hair salon on Jalan S2 B10, Uptown Avenue, Seremban 2, at about 5.45pm on April 10. They were charged under Section 3(1) of the Kidnapping Act 1961, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code. If convicted, they face a minimum of 30 years in prison and whipping. During proceedings today, deputy public prosecutor Norazhiah Asmuni told the court that the prosecution had handed over all relevant documents to the defence, except the forensic CCTV report, the victim's medical report, and the mobile phone reports of the accused. Judge Surita then fixed Aug 5 for the submission of the remaining documents. On April 14, police shot dead a man in Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang, Selangor, believed to be involved in the kidnapping.
