4 Chinese nationals charged with kidnapping compatriot in Kedah
All four claim trial to kidnapping Xiong Xi Qiao with the intention of secretly and wrongfully confining her at a house in Alor Setar.
On August 7, four Chinese nationals were charged with kidnapping one of their own in Kedah, Malaysia. Huang Jian, 39; Wang Hao Yu, 33; Guan Siqi, 24; and Liu Tingjun, 46, appeared in the Alor Setar sessions court and pleaded not guilty to the charges. The victim, Xiong Xi Qiao, 33, was allegedly kidnapped at around 8:40pm in Taman Amira, Jalan Langgar, with the intention of confining her secretly and wrongfully.
The four accused are facing charges under Section 365 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of seven years imprisonment and a fine upon conviction. The court denied the accused bail, setting a mention date of October 11. Deputy public prosecutor Nasruna Anhar Nordien represented the prosecution, while Guan's lawyer was S Suresh, and the other three were represented by lawyer Jodia Poh.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- 4 Chinese nationals charged with kidnapping compatriot in Kedah freemalaysiatoday.com
- Four Chinese nationals claim trial over alleged kidnapping of woman in Alor Setar malaymail.com
