Police probe RM30,000 robbery by four men in Kuala Muda

In Kuala Muda, a 22-year-old man reported that he was robbed of RM30,000 in company funds by four men, according to police. The incident, which allegedly took place near the Sungai Petani Court Complex around 4:30 pm, came to the victim's attention only the following day when he lodged a police report at the Sungai Petani police station.

The victim claimed he was approached by the four men in a car, leading to a struggle with one of the suspects who was armed with a folding knife. The victim managed to wrest the knife away from the attacker, who then attempted to stab him, but the victim managed to stab the suspect in return. The other suspects reportedly struck the victim, causing him to fall to the ground, before fleeing with the company money and one of the victim's bank cards.

The police stated that the case is being investigated under Sections 395/397 and 182 of the Penal Code, and further investigations are underway. The police urged witnesses to come forward to assist in the probe, and the victim was sent to the hospital for a medical examination after claiming to have sustained injuries.