4 gangs behind ECRL, TM cable thefts busted by cops
Police arrest 17 Malaysian suspects aged 20 to 60 in a series of operations held over the past week in Pahang.
Over the past two months, Temerloh, Mentakab, and Lanchang in Pahang have witnessed a surge in cable thefts, with police announcing the dismantling of four gangs linked to the incidents. The thefts, totaling 17 arrests, resulted in an estimated RM75,000 in losses. Two known gangs, Geng Ravi and Geng Kepala, were the primary suspects, with Geng Ravi allegedly involved in thefts at ECRL cable storehouses, construction sites, and factories, while Geng Kepala targeted Tenaga Nasional Bhd cables.
A third gang, Geng Dany, reportedly stole cables from TM in Mentakab, with one of its members also linked to two TM thefts in Kuala Lumpur. The fourth gang, Geng Mista, allegedly stole aerial and underground cables in Temerloh, Mentakab, Jerantut, and Maran since July. Police suspect Geng Mista's leader was formerly part of Geng Kepala. Two suspects remain at large.
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