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Man arrested over assault and robbery of Rohingya migrants in Johor
Police in Johor Bahru have detained a 25-year-old local resident suspected of robbing and assaulting two Rohingya men in the Taman Perling area. The arrest follows a reported violent incident involving the migrant victims.
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Johor Bahru police arrested the suspect following reports of an assault and robbery targeting two Rohingya men in the Taman Perling neighbourhood. The 25-year-old local man is being investigated for offences related to robbery with violence and assault causing injury.
According to police records, the incident occurred in the residential area, with both victims sustaining injuries during the altercation. Authorities recovered items believed to have been stolen during the assault, and initial investigations suggest the attack may have been opportunistic in nature.
The arrest reflects ongoing police efforts to address crime affecting vulnerable migrant communities in the state. Johor police said the suspect remains in custody while investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities have urged residents with additional information about the case to come forward. The matter is still under active investigation, and further charges may be considered pending the completion of police inquiries.