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Police tracking down 10 more members of organised crime syndicate

Police tracking down 10 more members of organised crime syndicate

Based on investigations, the syndicate is also involved in drug trafficking, extortion, murder, and arson, police said.
Wed May 29 2024
INSIGHT - Italy's white-collar mafia is making a business killing

INSIGHT - Italy's white-collar mafia is making a business killing

Extortion rackets have gone out of fashion and murders are largely frowned upon by the godfathers.
Sat May 11 2024
Police seek Singapore consulate help to trace 'Sage' FB account, Irene Teo

Police seek Singapore consulate help to trace 'Sage' FB account, Irene Teo

Police said Irene Teo was allegedly instructed to pay SGD142 (SGD1 = RM3.51) to both officers to avoid fines for entering the truck lane.
Thu Mar 14 2024
Cops nab teacher for allegedly molesting student, victim's father for extortion

Cops nab teacher for allegedly molesting student, victim's father for extortion

Initial investigations revealed that the victim was molested five times by the suspect between December last year and last month.
Thu Feb 15 2024
More than 230 convicted in Italy's maxi-trial against 'Ndrangheta mafia

More than 230 convicted in Italy's maxi-trial against 'Ndrangheta mafia

The defendants had been facing charges such as extortion, drug trafficking and theft, in a trial that lasted almost three years.
Tue Nov 21 2023
AI voice cloning tools and ChatGPT are being used to aid cybercrime, extortion scams

AI voice cloning tools and ChatGPT are being used to aid cybercrime, extortion scams

An overview of the elements of virtual kidnapping and how malicious actors use social engineering tactics and abuse AI voice cloning tools and ChatGPT to launch these attacks.
Sat Aug 05 2023
Honduras declares national emergency over gang extortions

Honduras declares national emergency over gang extortions

Castro implements a new plan to combat a rising number of cases of extortion by violent criminal groups operating across the country.
Fri Nov 25 2022
Hulu Kinta BN candidate gets extortion for RM300,000

Hulu Kinta BN candidate gets extortion for RM300,000

Police said Mazlan Abd Rahman received the threats from an unknown phone number while campaigning.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Police arrest suspected extortionist who targets traders with foreign workers

Police arrest suspected extortionist who targets traders with foreign workers

The suspect was alleged to have sent a Whatsapp with images of a gun and bullet, as well as a death threat, to the complainant.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Police looking for Nur Haziqah Hamid

Police looking for Nur Haziqah Hamid

Police are seeking public cooperation to locate a woman, Nur Haziqah Hamidi, 25, who is an important witness in a hearing of an extortion case.
Sat Sep 03 2022
Long Tiger extortion trial to continue at Tangkak Magistrate's Court

Long Tiger extortion trial to continue at Tangkak Magistrate's Court

Judge Abu Bakar said although the prosecution witness had died, the trial should continue by calling other prosecution witnesses.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Extortion case: Prosecution seeks revision of Long Tiger's DNAA

Extortion case: Prosecution seeks revision of Long Tiger's DNAA

The prosecution applied for a revision of the decision of the Tangkak Magistrate's Court to grant a DNAA on Abdul Hamim Ab Hamid or Long Tiger for extortion.
Wed May 25 2022
Couple among three nabbed over obscene video extortions

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
Police open 25 investigation papers on extortion cases involving losses of RM150,000

Police open 25 investigation papers on extortion cases involving losses of RM150,000

Police have opened 25 investigation papers into extortion cases using video calls and sex service offers through social media, involving losses of RM150,000 from January until yesterday.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Hackers demand $70 million to restore data held by companies hit in cyberattack - Blog

Hackers demand $70 million to restore data held by companies hit in cyberattack - Blog

Hackers suspected to be behind a mass extortion attack that affected hundreds of companies worldwide.
Mon Jul 05 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024