KOTA KINABALU, Nov 10 — Three men who pleaded guilty to a charge of gang robbery armed with scissors will know their fate on November 20.
Sessions Court Judge Monica Linsua adjourned the sentencing of the men, aged 29, 26, and 35 respectively, under Section 395 of the Penal Code, which is punishable under Section 397 of the same Code, at the request of the prosecution.
The prosecution had requested ample time to prepare the facts of the case and relevant documents before the court passed the sentence.
The men had admitted robbing another two men of their cash and two mobile phones by the roadside of Jalan Berungis in Tuaran at 12.50am on Oct 26.
The charge stated that the offence was committed with another two accomplices, who are still at large.
The offence carries a jail term of up to 20 years and caning upon conviction.
The three men were released on RM5,000 bail each with one local surety.
Monica also ordered them to report to the nearest police station once a month until the disposal of the case.
Deputy public prosecutor Fazriel Fardiansyah Abdul Kadir appeared for the prosecution, while all three men did not have legal counsel. — The Borneo Post
