Mastermind among 11 charged with being members of ‘Vinod Gang’ crime syndicate in Sepang
Eleven men have been charged in a Malaysian court for their involvement in the 'Vinod Gang,' an organized crime syndicate linked to armed robberies and violence. The arrests follow a major police operation in Selangor.
Why it matters
The dismantling of this syndicate highlights ongoing efforts by regional law enforcement to combat organized crime and improve public safety in residential areas.
SEPANG, July 24 — Eleven men were brought before the Sessions Court here today on charges of being members of an organised crime syndicate known as “Vinod Gang.”
No plea was recorded after the charges were read before Judge Husna Dzulkifly, as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
All 11 are accused of being members of the syndicate in Bandar Rimbayu, Telok Panglima Garang, between April 2024 and June 27, 2026, under Section 130V(1) of the Penal Code.
They are Muhammad Vinod Saktivel, 30, believed to be the group’s leader; M Puvaneswaran, 34; Lawrence Alfred, 34; G Sanggeethan, 31; M Naviedran, 29; and S Sri Tharan, 27; M Surenthar, 27; N A N Viknesvaran, 27; J M Kishaan, 24; R Shervinkumar, 23; and T Saarvin, 21.
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