4 arrested for allegedly robbing foreigners in Kodiang
JITRA: Police have arrested four men believed to be involved in armed gang robberies targeting homes occupied by foreigners in the Kodiang area of Kedah.
Police in Kedah have apprehended four individuals suspected of robbing foreign residents in the Kodiang area. Superintendent Mohd Radzi Abdul Rahim of the Kubang Pasu district revealed that the crime was reported on August 17 by a 28-year-old Myanmar citizen who had his rented home in Kampung Kodiang Lama burglarized. The intruders, described as masked men, entered the house at approximately 1:30 am, threatened the victim with a knife, and demanded his valuables.
Among the stolen items were two necklaces, a ring, a pendant, earrings, two mobile phones, a wallet containing a UNHCR card, and other possessions. The victim sustained injuries to his hands, right leg, and abdomen. Following the incident, four suspects aged between 22 and 37 were arrested at Ipoh, Kodiang, and Kangar. Police recovered several items, including four mobile phones, a zipped bag, two UNHCR cards, a pawnshop receipt, a folding knife, and a small knife with a wooden handle and sheath.
Investigations have shown that the suspects targeted homes occupied by foreigners, primarily Myanmar nationals, in the Kodiang area. Armed with knives and face coverings, they would break into these residences to commit the robberies. The case is being investigated under Sections 395/397 of the Penal Code, which pertain to gang robbery with weapons. The suspects have been held in custody until September 3 to aid further inquiries.
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