Trio charged with gang robbery of Japanese tourist in Kota Kinabalu


From left: Syamsiah Lanasimun, Hazroy Ismail and Soh Ching Ten being escorted by police personnel at the Sessions Court in Kota Kinabalu.

KOTA KINABALU: Three people have been charged at the Sessions Court here with gang robbery for allegedly fleecing a Japanese tourist of about RM2,000. 

Syamsiah Lanasimun, 29, Soh Ching Ten, 33, and Hazroy Ismail, 20, pleaded not guilty to the offence allegedly committed on Tuesday at Kg Air here against 34-year-old Japanese body builder Takashi Isihara.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Indonesian woman gets five years' jail for migrant smuggling
Former e-hailing driver claims trial to outraging passenger's modesty
Cops probing murder of teenager in Lundu
NFA cases can be reopened, says head of MACC review panel
I’ve nothing to hide: Azam Baki says ready to face independent probe over share ownership
Jealousy motive behind murder of woman found dismembered in Sabah, say cops
Stay safe this festive season by looking out for TB symptoms
E-waste seized in Port Klang
MACC stands firm against Bloomberg report
Over 8,000 hate posts taken down

Others Also Read