Six suspects in Chinese tycoon robbery charged in absentia
KUALA LUMPUR: Six foreigners believed to be involved in the gang robbery of a Chinese national at his residence at Pavilion Embassy, Jalan Ampang, here, on Sept 7, are believed to have fled the country.
Six foreigners are accused of robbing a Chinese tycoon's home in Kuala Lumpur on September 7. The suspects allegedly broke into the victim's residence between 2pm and 3pm, armed with knives and wearing gloves. The victim, a 28-year-old Chinese businessman, suffered losses totaling RM2.91 million, including stolen cash, jewellery, luxury watches, damaged phone, and his passport.
The six men have been charged in absentia at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court following the completion of investigation papers and referral to the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Prosecution Office. City police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus stated that the case is being investigated under Sections 395/397 of the Penal Code, which pertain to gang robbery using weapons.
The prosecution office instructed all suspects to be charged in court on these sections after the investigation papers were completed on September 17, 2026. The deputy public prosecutor also applied for arrest warrants, with the court setting October 16 for the mention of the application. Police have issued Red Notices through Interpol to locate and track down the suspects.
Anyone with information on the suspects' whereabouts is urged to report it to the police at any nearby police station to assist the investigation.
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