Engaged couple with criminal, drug records charged with robbery
BUTTERWORTH: An engaged couple with previous criminal and drug records claimed trial in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of robbing a woman and causing her injuries.
In the Sessions Court in Butterworth, an engaged couple with prior criminal and drug records appeared before Judge Roslan Hamid to face charges of robbery. Mohamad Zahir Saad and Nur Wahidah Mohd Radzuan, both 39 years old, claimed the crime of snatching a gold chain from a woman and causing injuries to her neck, left hand, and right index finger.
The incident allegedly took place in the kitchen of a house in Jalan Assumption around 3pm on August 17. They are being charged under Section 394 of the Penal Code, with a potential 20-year jail term and whipping if convicted.
Mohamad Zahir requested a reduced bail amount, while Nur Wahidah also sought a lower amount, citing her duty to care for her elderly parents. However, Deputy Public Prosecutor Nadhirah Abdul Rahim rejected their plea, deeming the alleged crime a serious offense. Bail was subsequently set at RM10,000 each, with one surety required.
The case was scheduled to be heard again on September 29, at which point the accused are expected to secure their own legal representation. It is known that both defendants have a history of detention related to a robbery case in Pahang, though only Mohamad Zahir was previously charged in court.
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