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The Star
an hour ago
- The Star
Penang cops to further investigate doctor nabbed for molesting four female patients
GEORGE TOWN: Police have been instructed by the Deputy Public Prosecutor's (DPP) office to carry out further investigations on the doctor who was caught for allegedly molesting his female patients four times. Penang deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said three of the cases were reported in the northeast district while the fourth and the most recent one was in the southwest district. "We submitted the investigation papers for the three original cases reported in the northeast district to the DPP's office. "We recently received instructions from the DPP's office to further investigate the cases," he told reporters at the state police contingent headquarters in George Town, Penang on Thursday (July 24). He said in regard to the fourth case in the southwest district, we have started the investigation. He said it is believed the 43-year-old doctor who was said to be working in a government hospital in the northeast district was transferred to a government clinic in the southwest district. "The recent incident occurred at a private clinic in the southwest district where he was doing locum," he said. It was reported that on Monday (July 21) at 8pm, the doctor was arrested in connection with the alleged sexual harassment of a female patient at a private clinic in Bayan Baru. Balik Pulau OCPD Asst Comm Sazalee Adam said the suspect was arrested after a woman in her 30s lodged a report on July 18, claiming she was molested by the doctor during a medical consultation on June 29. ACP Sazalee said at 11.46am, the victim sought treatment at the clinic for abdominal pain. During the examination, the doctor allegedly instructed her to remove her top and proceeded to touch both her breasts, he said. The case is currently being investigated under Section 354 of the Penal Code for using criminal force with intent to outrage modesty. It was reported earlier this year that the suspect had been arrested on three separate occasions for similar incidents involving three female victims. The suspect allegedly instructed patients to undress and perform on-the-spot exercises under the guise of further examination. He is also alleged to have recorded images of the victims' bodies using his mobile phone during the sessions.
The Star
2 hours ago
- The Star
Penang cops nab four with RM3.72mil worth of ganja
GEORGE TOWN: Four men were caught with 112.1kg of ganja worth about RM3.72mil on the mainland. Penang deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the men, three locals and one Vietnamese, were arrested between 10am on Tuesday (July 22) and 3am on Wednesday (July 23) on the mainland. "The men, aged between 31 and 39 years old, were arrested in Seberang Perai for being involved in ganja distribution activities. "During a raid at a hotel in Bukit Mertajam, we first arrested two of the local men in a hotel room and another local man believed to be the transporter in the hotel lobby. "During this raid, we found a canvas bag filled with nine transparent bags containing dried leaves believed to be ganja weighing around 9.23kg. "We then found five more transparent packages with the same substance weighing 4.23kg," he said during a press conference held at the Penang contingent police headquarters in George Town, Penang on Thursday (July 24). He said they then obtained information from the suspects that led to the arrest of a Vietnam national in the Seberang Jaya area. "He then led us to a house which has been used as a storage place for drugs. "Upon inspecting the premises, we seized two luggage bags containing 26 transparent packages with the same substance (ganja) weighing around 27kg. "We then found another two black luggage bags containing 30 more transparent packages of the same substance weighing 31.2kg. "There were another 55 transparent packages of ganja in two colourful zipped up bags weighing 40.4kg," he said. He said based on their investigations, the suspects have been actively involved in the syndicate from March this year. "The drugs we found could be used by up to 230,000 addicts. We believe it is for local market consumption," he said. He said three of the suspects tested positive for drugs and had prior drug-related offences. "All four men have been remanded for seven days from Wednesday (July 23) to July 29 for further investigations. "During the raid, we also seized three vehicles and cash amounting to RM199,300," he said. He said the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Malaysian Reserve
5 hours ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Store supervisor falls victim to investment scam, loses RM624,617
GEORGE TOWN — A store supervisor in Batu Kawan lost RM624,617 after falling victim to an online investment scam. Acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the 56-year-old man came across a Facebook advertisement in February promising high returns. He later contacted a man via WhatsApp. He said the victim was lured by promises of quick profits and was instructed to download the XGI Horizon app to register and begin investing. 'Between Feb 18 and April 24, the victim made 31 transfers into 10 different company accounts,' he said in a statement today. Mohd Alwi said the man realised he had been scammed when he was asked to make further payments before he could withdraw his purported profits. He lodged a police report at the Seberang Perai Selatan police headquarters yesterday. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. — BERNAMA
New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Online investment scam leaves store supervisor RM624,000 poorer
GEORGE TOWN: A 56-year-old store supervisor in Batu Kawan has fallen victim to an online investment scam involving a mobile application known as XGI Horizon, resulting in losses amounting to RM624,617. The Seberang Prai Selatan district police confirmed that a police report was lodged on Monday after the victim realised he had been duped. Acting Penang district police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said an initial investigation revealed that the victim first came across an online advertisement promoting high-return investments via Facebook in early February this year. He said intrigued by the promise of quick profits, the victim contacted the male suspect via WhatsApp. "The victim was subsequently instructed to download the XGI Horizon app, register as a member, and begin investing. "Between Feb 18 and April 24, he made a staggering 31 transactions totalling over RM624,000 into 10 different corporate bank accounts, each belonging to different companies," he said in a statement today. Alwi said the victim's suspicions were aroused when he attempted to withdraw his profits through the app, only to be asked to make additional payments before any disbursement could be processed. "Realising he had been scammed, the victim then came forward to lodge a police report," he added. The case is currently being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years, caning, and a fine upon conviction.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Store supervisor loses RM624,617 in online investment scam
GEORGE TOWN: A store supervisor in Batu Kawan lost RM624,617 after falling victim to an online investment scam. Acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the 56-year-old man came across a Facebook advertisement in February promising high returns. He later contacted a man via WhatsApp. He said the victim was lured by promises of quick profits and was instructed to download the XGI Horizon app to register and begin investing. 'Between Feb 18 and April 24, the victim made 31 transfers into 10 different company accounts,' he said in a statement today. Mohd Alwi said the man realised he had been scammed when he was asked to make further payments before he could withdraw his purported profits. He lodged a police report at the Seberang Perai Selatan police headquarters yesterday. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. - Bernama
