Ex-MyWatch chairman freed on blackmailing charge
Sanjeevan is freed on the charge of blackmailing Chan Leong Kwan nine years ago.
Thu Oct 27 2022
Police arrest 14 individuals involved in video blackmail syndicate
Police have arrested 14 individuals to facilitate investigations into a syndicate blackmailing people using nude videos on social media.
Thu Sep 29 2022
Putin mobilises more troops for Ukraine, says West wants to destroy Russia
Putin said the West had engaged in nuclear blackmail, but Russia had "lots of weapons to reply" and that he was not bluffing.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Man held over nude video blackmail
The victim claimed to receive a phone call from an individual, who threatened to post the said video if the victim refused to pay him money.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Stop relying on Russia, Ukraine warns Europe after gas shutoff
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia remains a reliable energy supplier and denied it was engaging in blackmail.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Tennis: Australia's vaccine mandate is not to 'blackmail' Djokovic - Minister
Organisers of the year's first Grand Slam have said all players would have to be vaccinated to take part.
Wed Dec 01 2021
PERAK cops tracking down couple over blackmail claim
State police chief, Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid, said that the police had visited the couple's address in Kampung Kepayang, but found that the couple was not at the premises.
Sat May 22 2021
MyWatch's Sanjeevan charged with blackmailing businessman for RM1,500
MyWatch chairman Datuk R. Sri Sanjeevan pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court today on a charge for blackmail three years ago.
Fri Aug 12 2016
Loan sharks in China offer student loans for nude photos
Preying on young women who need money for college and other expenses, Internet lenders in China are reportedly offering them high-interest loans in exchange for nude photos of themselves.
Sat Jun 18 2016
Khairy chides organiser for using security issues to get RM3.5m from Government
The Youth and Sports Minister says he was informed that the organiser is actually facing financial difficulties, and is using 'security issues' as an excuse.
Sat Dec 05 2015
UK police make fifth arrest in TalkTalk hack inquiry
An 18-year-old youth who was detained on Tuesday in the fifth arrest connected to a cyber attack on telecoms company TalkTalk was bailed on Wednesday pending further investigations.
Thu Nov 26 2015
Charlie Sheen says paid millions to blackmailers to keep HIV secret
Charlie Sheen who was diagnosed as HIV positive some four years ago said he had been extorted for more than $10 million to keep the information quiet.
Thu Nov 19 2015
TV star Charlie Sheen says he is HIV positive
Sheen, 50, told NBC's "Today" show he was diagnosed about four years ago and said the reason he disclosed the information was because he was being blackmailed.
Tue Nov 17 2015
Justo withdraws appeal against jail term
Justo withdrew his appeal against his three-year jail sentence for blackmailing his former employer PetroSaudi International.
Fri Nov 06 2015
Real Madrid striker Benzema to appear in French court in blackmail case
Karim Benzema has been taken to the court to appear before an investigating magistrate who will decide what happens next in the procedure.
Thu Nov 05 2015
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024