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Man arrested after damaging five ATMs in Sarikei rampage
A Sarikei man has been arrested after vandalising multiple automated teller machines (ATMs) following a failed cash withdrawal. One person was injured during the incident.
LSN Malaysia ·
A man in Sarikei went on a destructive rampage after being unable to complete an ATM transaction, damaging five machines and injuring at least one bystander in the process. The incident occurred when the individual, frustrated by the failed withdrawal, began smashing the ATM units.
The man's actions resulted in significant damage to the banking infrastructure in the area. Police responded to reports of the vandalism and arrested the suspect at the scene.
One person sustained injuries during the rampage, though the severity of their wounds was not immediately disclosed. Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the outburst.
The incident highlights growing concerns about public safety and the damage caused by acts of vandalism at essential banking facilities. Officials have not yet released details about potential charges the suspect may face.