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Man arrested over robberies, assaults on foreign nationals in Johor
Police in Johor have detained a suspect in connection with multiple robbery and assault incidents targeting foreign nationals. The Johor police chief said two separate reports were filed on September 9 and 10.
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Authorities in Johor have arrested a man suspected of robbing and assaulting two foreign nationals in separate incidents. Johor Police Chief Ab Rahaman Arsad confirmed that police received two reports related to the incidents on September 9 and 10. The suspect is currently in custody pending further investigation. Police said they are pursuing leads to determine if the incidents are connected or part of a broader pattern of criminal activity targeting foreign nationals in the state. Investigations are ongoing, and police have urged the public to report any information related to similar incidents.