Police hunt four suspects in tourist robbery case

3 Jan 2025 • 9:20 PM MYT
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By: Bernama

KUANTAN: The police are tracking four men, believed to be locals, for the abduction and robbery of two tourists from China in Pekan Gohtong Jaya, Bentong, last Monday.

Bentong District police chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the incident took place around 6.30 pm, when a 27-year-old female victim and a 26-year-old male victim were walking in Pekan Gohtong Jaya.

AdvertisementHe said the two victims were approached by four unknown men who forced them into a BMW luxury car.

“During the incident, a struggle ensued between the victims and the suspects. The female victim eventually managed to escape from the vehicle, while the male victim was abducted by the suspects.

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Zaiham said the case was being investigated under sections 365/394 of the Penal Code.

Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});The police are appealing to those who have any information related to the incident to contact the Bentong District Police Headquarters operations room at 09-2222222 or the nearest police station to assist investigations.