6 to be charged over RM7mil Petaling Jaya kidnapping
Six men are set to be charged in a Malaysian court for the kidnapping of a 46-year-old man for a RM7 million ransom. The victim was rescued by police within 48 hours, and investigations suggest a potential link to a drug trafficking syndicate.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing efforts by Malaysian law enforcement to combat organized crime and kidnapping-for-ransom syndicates.
Federal CID director M Kumar said the six suspects were among eight people arrested following the kidnapping on July 17. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Six men will be charged tomorrow over the kidnapping of a 46-year-old man in Petaling Jaya on July 17 for a RM7 million ransom.
Federal criminal investigation department director M Kumar said the six were among eight people arrested in connection with the case.
In a statement, Kumar said they will be charged in the Petaling Jaya sessions court with kidnapping for ransom under the Kidnapping Act 1961, which is punishable by 30 to 40 years in prison and whipping, if convicted.
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