{
  "id": 8393413,
  "title": "6 charged in absentia over KL luxury condo armed robbery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/6-charged-in-absentia-over-kl-luxury-condo-armed-robbery-8393413",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T04:31:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/19/6-charged-in-absentia-over-kl-luxury-condo-armed-robbery"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent development, six foreigners have been charged in absentia in Kuala Lumpur sessions court for an armed gang robbery at a luxury condominium on Jalan Ampang, resulting in losses of RM2.91 million. According to Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus, the suspects were charged under Sections 395 and 397 of the Penal Code for gang robbery and armed robbery. Conviction could lead to a maximum of 20 years imprisonment and whipping for each individual.\n\nFadil announced that the prosecution has requested the court to issue arrest warrants for the six, with a mention scheduled for October 16. In addition, police will seek a Red Notice from Interpol to assist in apprehending the suspects. During a press conference, Fadil detailed that a group of masked men wearing gloves and armed with knives breached a residential unit at Pavilion Embassy on Jalan Ampang between 2 pm and 3 pm on September 7. The intruders stole cash, jewelry, luxury watches, damaged a mobile phone and even managed to snatch the passport of a 28-year-old Chinese national.",
  "summary": "The prosecution has applied for warrants of arrest for the accused, while police will apply for an Interpol Red Notice to be put out.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "6 charged in absentia over KL luxury condo armed robbery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/6-charged-in-absentia-over-kl-luxury-condo-armed-robbery",
        "published": "2026-09-19T04:31:49.000Z"
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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."
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