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12 held over robbery involving Taiwanese YouTuber in KL

From The Straits Times · () English

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  • Twelve people, including four women, were arrested in connection with a gang robbery targeting a Taiwanese YouTuber in Kuala Lumpur.
  • The victim suffered injuries and losses amounting to RM35,000, with suspects allegedly targeting him after learning he had foreign currency.
  • Police are still searching for one additional suspect and are investigating the case under sections related to impersonating a public servant and gang robbery.

Kuala Lumpur police have detained 12 individuals, comprising eight men and four women, in connection with a gang robbery that targeted a Taiwanese YouTuber in Cheras. The victim reported being assaulted and robbed of approximately RM35,000 (S$10,949) in foreign currencies.

According to Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus, the suspects allegedly targeted the victim after discovering he possessed a significant amount of cash. This information is believed to have been the primary motive for the crime.

The victim suffered injuries and losses amounting to about RM35,000 (S$10,949).

— Comm Datuk Fadil MarsusDescribing the extent of the victim's injuries and financial losses.

Following the report, a special operation involving the Cheras district police headquarters’ Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and the Kuala Lumpur CID led to the arrests across Selangor, Negri Sembilan, and Kuala Lumpur. Seven suspects were released on police bail, while five remain in remand until Aug 13 to aid investigations.

The case is being investigated under Section 170 of the Penal Code for impersonating a public servant and Section 395 for gang robbery. Authorities are actively seeking one more suspect who is currently at large and urge the public to come forward with any information.

This was believed to have been the initial trigger for the criminal act.

— Comm Datuk Fadil MarsusExplaining the suspected motive behind the robbery.
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