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Six face kidnapping charges over S$20,000 ransom demand in Johor
A group of six individuals, including a woman, has pleaded not guilty to kidnapping charges in connection with the abduction of a Singaporean man for ransom in Johor Bahru. The case was heard at the Sessions Court on Wednesday.
LSN Malaysia ·
JOHOR BAHRU — Six suspects appeared before the Sessions Court here on Wednesday to face kidnapping charges related to the alleged abduction of a Singaporean national for a S$20,000 ransom demand.
All six accused, comprising five men and one woman, entered not guilty pleas during the hearing. The charges relate to an incident in which the victim was allegedly held by the group with the intention of demanding payment in exchange for his release.
The case has been registered with the local authorities in Johor Bahru, where the alleged abduction took place. The court proceedings are ongoing as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Details regarding the arrest, investigation timeline, and the victim's condition have not been disclosed at this stage. The case highlights ongoing security concerns in cross-border criminal activity between Singapore and Malaysia.
Further court dates are expected to be scheduled as the legal proceedings advance.