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Borneo Post
13-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Miri cops nab man with RM220,000 worth of drugs during hotel raid
The confiscated drugs on display while Mohd Farhan (second right) speaks at the press conference. MIRI (June 13): A local man has been arrested and drugs worth over RM220,000 seized following a police raid on a hotel room here earlier this week. Miri police chief, ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, said the raid, conducted at 9.50am on June 11, involved personnel from the Miri Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division and Marudi district police. 'The 41-year-old suspect was arrested along with a suitcase containing around 7 kilogrammes (kg) of suspected methamphetamine, with the total value estimated at RM224,000,' he told a press conference today, adding that the suspect's urine test returned positive for drug use. Initial investigations revealed the suspect, who has prior criminal records, was acting as a drug transporter for a syndicate. The drugs were intended for distribution in Sabah, and he was believed to be paid RM2,000 per kilogram transported. 'The drugs confiscated are believed to be enough to supply 7,000 drug users,' Mohd Farhan added. The suspect is currently under a seven-day remand from June 12 to 19, and the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the mandatory death penalty or life imprisonment. If there is no death sentence, the offender faces no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane. Mohd Farhan thanked the public for sharing information that led to the successful operation and urged continued cooperation in the fight against drugs. 'I urge the public to continue reporting drug-related activities in the city to the police through the proper channels,' he concluded. Information on drug-related activities can be reported via the Narcotics CID hotline at 012-208 7222 or Miri police at 085-432 222. arrest drugs lead miri Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah
New Straits Times
13-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Mechanic loses RM220,000 to love scam on Facebook
KUANTAN: A 58-year-old mechanic from Rompin lost RM220,000 of his savings after falling victim to a "love scam" syndicate he encountered on Facebook. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the man got to know a woman, who claimed to be from Japan, in April. "A month into their online relationship, the woman told him that a parcel addressed to her had been sent from Turkiye to Japan, but was being withheld at the Turkish immigration office," he said in a statement today. She then asked him for money to release the parcel, promising double the amount in return once the items were delivered. The victim, believing the promise, made 50 separate transactions amounting to RM220,000. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. Yahaya advised the public to be cautious when interacting with strangers online, especially on social media. "Do not be easily deceived. Always verify before making financial transactions, and check phone numbers and bank accounts at he said.
Borneo Post
28-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Retired Sibu engineer poorer by RM220,000 after falling for bogus online investment scheme
ACP Zulkifli says the victim first encountered the scheme on Instagram on April 9 this year, before being contacted via WhatsApp by two individuals claiming to be company representatives. — Bernama photo SIBU (May 28): A retired engineer here reported a loss of over RM220,000 after falling for a non-existent online investment scheme. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkifli Suhaili said the 60-something victim first encountered the scheme on Instagram on April 9 this year, before being contacted via WhatsApp by two individuals claiming to be company representatives. 'The scammers convinced the victim to download the 'KKR Investment' mobile app, claiming it would allow him to monitor his stock portfolio and accumulated profits. 'Convinced of the scheme's legitimacy, the victim transferred a total of RM224,403 in 11 transactions to four different local bank accounts between April 9 and May 7 as his investment,' he said in a statement. He said the suspects later informed the victim that his investment had generated a profit of RM750,000 but that he would need to pay a 'tax' of RM100,700 to withdraw the returns. Suspecting he had been scammed, the victim refused to make payment and lodged a police report. Zulkipli reminded the public to stay vigilant and not to believe investment offers that promise unrealistically high returns. engineer investment scam Sibu Whatsapp
Daily Express
26-05-2025
- Daily Express
Green Turtle parts: Three Filipinos jailed and fined
Published on: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 27, 2025 Text Size: KOTA MARUDU: Three Filipinos were jailed one year and fined RM220,000 each after being found guilty of possessing approximately 865kg of green turtle (Chelonia mydas) parts stored in 39 sacks and 14 boxes. They were arrested by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officers on Sept 27, 2023, in Sabah waters near Simpang Mengayau, Kudat. The case was handed over to the Sabah Wildlife Department for further investigation and prosecution. They were charged under Section 41(1) of the Sabah Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code. Failure to pay the fine will result in an additional eight months of imprisonment. 'This success reflects the strong inter-agency cooperation and our continued commitment to protect endangered marine species, especially the green turtle,' said Sabah Wildlife Department Director Mohd Soffian Abu Bakar, who commended the swift action of the Kudat MMEA enforcement team. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * 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
Borneo Post
26-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Three Filipinos jailed, fined for possessing Green Turtle derivatives
The three Filipinos jailed, fined for possessing Green Turtle derivatives. KOTA MARUDU (May 26): Three Filipinos were each sentenced to one year in jail and fined RM220,000 for possessing green turtle derivatives, with an additional eight months' imprisonment if they fail to pay the fine. Sessions Court judge Akhiruddin Acho handed down the sentence after the trio pleaded guilty to possessing an estimated 865kg of green turtle (Chelonia mydas) derivatives, stored in 39 sacks and 14 boxes. On Sept 27, 2023, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officers arrested them in Sabah waters near Simpang Mengayau, Kudat. The case was later transferred to the Sabah Wildlife Department for further investigation and prosecution. The accused — Erwin Monares Comendo, 39; Rudyzon Darol Infante, 37; and Arnel Meniano Getes, 52 — were charged under Section 41(1) of the Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which imposes stricter penalties for possessing fully protected wildlife derivatives.
