Two men nabbed for allegedly extorting trader
Police have arrested two men on suspicion of extorting a trader at a trading site at Jalan Kebun Bunga in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration.
Sun Feb 05 2023
Couple among three nabbed over obscene video extortions
A married couple and a man have been arrested for allegedly extorting several people in Terengganu after engaging them in obscene video calls, police said today.
Mon Apr 25 2022
Housewife charged with extorting husband of RM13,000
A housewife was charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with extorting her husband of RM13,000 at a hotel near Kota Bharu, last September.
Thu Oct 14 2021
Police deny allegations of soliciting bribes, extorting money from Chinese nationals
The police are seeking for the victim to come forward to lodge a police report on this incident.
Mon Jul 12 2021
Five cops plead not guilty to extortion
Five policemen pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court here today to extorting 15 migrant plantation workers four months ago.
Tue Feb 09 2021
'Datuk' among two nabbed over assault at restaurant
A man with the title of Datuk was among two individuals arrested on suspicion of assaulting and extorting a man at a restaurant in Tropicana Avenue, Petaling Jaya here, on Tuesday.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Former MACC officer fined RM10,000 for extorting cop
A former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer was slapped with a RM10,000 fine by the Magistrate's Court after he was found guilty of extorting a police officer three years ago.
Fri Oct 30 2020
Six cops detained for extortion in Serdang
The case is being investigated under Section 384 of the Penal Code for extortion.
Fri Oct 30 2020
Three traffic cops held for alleged extortion
Three traffic policemen from the Seri Alam district police headquarters have been arrested for allegedly extorting RM4,000 from lorry driver.
Sun Jul 05 2020
Ex cop, two friends fined for extorting RM70,000 from Bangladeshi
The three men were charged with extorting a 44-year-old construction worker-cum-businessman, Atiar Rahman Babu.
Fri Sep 08 2017
Two men arrested for extortion in Sungai Buloh
Two men were detained for allegedly extorting RM2,000 as protection money from workers conducting road repair works at Jalan Hospital, Sungai Buloh, yesterday.
Fri Mar 17 2017
Thai police seek evidence in alleged PetroSaudi-1MDB extortion
Thai police will have about two months to gather evidence against a former executive of PetroSaudi International Ltd.over the 1MDB extortion.
Thu Jun 25 2015
Five arrested in India over Japanese tourist gang-rape
Five people have now been arrested for repeatedly gang-raping and extorting money from a young Japanese tourist held hostage for nearly a month in a basement.
Sun Jan 04 2015
Six people detained for extorting CNY 'protection money'
Two women and four men have been detained by the police for alleged involvement in extorting Chinese New Year (CNY) 'protection money'
Fri Feb 22 2013
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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