Police are wrapping up investigations into five Iranians accused of stealing from tourists in George Town using hypnotic tactics.
GEORGE TOWN: Police are completing investigation papers on five Iranian nationals arrested for allegedly stealing money from foreign tourists in George Town last Saturday.Acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin confirmed the suspects, aged 19 to 35, have finished their police remand and are now under Immigration Department custody until August 15.“Police are still probing possible links to similar cases in other states, but no findings have surfaced yet,“ he said.
Authorities are also verifying the authenticity of the suspects’ passports and their travel records in Malaysia.The cases are being investigated under Section 379 and Section 380 of the Penal Code for theft, along with Section 6 and Section 15 of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.The suspects, including a married couple, were arrested at Plaza Gurney during an Ops Tourist operation targeting tourist scams.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Man arrested for viral road rage case in George Town37-year-old local man arrested after viral video shows him vandalising car with cane in Penang
Read more »
Greener streets, cooler city: How Penang plans to refresh Unesco-listed George TownGEORGE TOWN, July 20 — In George Town’s historic core, one of Penang’s oldest roads is about to get a major facelift, not just for heritage, but for the climate.Beach Street,...
Read more »
Vibrant immersive experience at George Town festivalAs a retired surgeon, the writer advises future retirees in the field to begin preparing at least ten years in advance, and to start scaling down their workload five years before retirement – taking time to consider how they genuinely wish to spend their newfound free time.
Read more »
Five Middle Eastern tourists held over alleged ‘pukau’ cash thefts in George TownGEORGE TOWN, Aug 4 — Police yesterday arrested five Middle Eastern nationals to assist in the investigation into the theft of money from several foreign tourists who were...
Read more »
Penang cops wrapping up probe into Iranians accused of robbing 'hypnotised' tourists(Reuters) -Duolingo shares surged nearly 30% before the bell on Thursday, after its annual forecast increase buoyed investor confidence in its ability to drive user growth through AI features and social engagement, while enhancing monetization.
Read more »
Disabled baker scammed of over RM500,000 in fake TikTok job offerGEORGE TOWN, July 20 — A disabled baker in Penang has lost more than RM500,000 after falling for a bogus job offer advertised on TikTok, according to acting state police chief...
Read more »