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
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
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
Justo sentenced to 3 years jail for blackmailing PetroSaudi
Swiss national Andre Xavier Justo was sentenced to three years' imprisonment after he admitted to attempting to blackmail PetroSaudi.
Mon Aug 17 2015
Justo to appear in court to face blackmail charge on August 17
Xavier Andre Justo will appear at the Bangkok South Criminal Court on August 17 on charge of blackmailing his former employer, PetroSaudi International.
Tue Aug 11 2015
Investigation completed, Justo to face blackmail charge
Former PetroSaudi International executive Xavier Andre Justo will face a blackmailing charge, and it is up to the prosecutor to indict him now that the police have completed their investigation.
Thu Aug 06 2015
Justo may have also laundered money, say Thai police
Swiss citizen Xavier Andre Justo, who admitted to blackmailing his former employer PetroSaudi International, may have laundered money when he sold copies of confidential documents to a media group.
Fri Jul 17 2015
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024