{
  "id": 8351133,
  "title": "Four men, a folding knife and RM30,000: Police probe alleged gang robbery near Sungai Petani courthouse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/four-men-a-folding-knife-and-rm30-000-police-probe-alleged-gang",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T01:28:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/19/four-men-a-folding-knife-and-rm30000-police-probe-alleged-gang-robbery-near-sungai-petani-courthouse/235721"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 22-year-old man in Sungai Petani claimed he was robbed of RM30,000 by four men near the Sungai Petani Court Complex. The Kuala Muda District Police Chief, ACP Hanyan Ramlan, reported that the incident allegedly occurred around 4:30pm on September 18. The victim reportedly approached four men in a car, leading to a struggle where the suspect attempted to stab the victim with a folding knife. The victim managed to take the knife away and stabbed the attacker. The suspect's accomplices then struck the victim, causing him to fall to the ground, before fleeing with the company money and one of his bank cards. The victim only reported the incident to the police the following day. The police are investigating under Sections 395/397 and 182 of the Penal Code and urge witnesses to come forward.",
  "summary": "SUNGAI PETANI, Sept 19 — A 22-year-old man claimed he was robbed of RM30,000 in company funds by four men in an in...",
  "key_points": [
    "22-year-old man robbed RM30,000 near Sungai Petani courthouse.",
    "Incident occurred September 18 around 4:30pm.",
    "Suspect stabbed victim with folding knife."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The alleged robbery near a courthouse raises concerns about public safety and the ease with which suspects can flee with stolen goods, prompting police to seek witnesses.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}