{
  "id": 3629738,
  "title": "Three foreign nationals arrested over alleged confinement of Chinese job seeker in Manjung",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/three-foreign-nationals-arrested-over-alleged-confinement-of-chinese",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T01:02:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/27/three-foreign-nationals-arrested-over-alleged-confinement-of-chinese-job-seeker-in-manjung/232800"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Three foreign nationals, including a Japanese and two Taiwanese individuals, have been arrested in Manjung for allegedly confining a Chinese job seeker against their will. The incident came to light after the victim reported being locked in a house at Venus Residence near Seri Manjung via WhatsApp. Police swiftly responded, rescuing the victim and arresting the suspects, whose ages range from 21 to 33 years. Initial investigations suggest the motive behind the confinement was linked to the victim's refusal to follow the suspects' orders, though this is still under further investigation. All three suspects and the victim are not acquainted, and the suspects and victim were taken to the Manjung IPD for further investigation under specific sections of the Penal Code and Immigration Act. The suspects have been remanded for four days until Aug 29. The police urge the public to come forward with any information related to the incident, with contact details provided for further inquiries.",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Three foreign nationals arrested over alleged confinement of Chinese job seeker in Manjung",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/three-foreign-nationals-arrested-over-alleged-confinement-of-chinese-3635596",
        "published": "2026-08-27T01:02:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}