Five Pakistanis charged with kidnapping pensioner, one claims trial to sodomy

KUALA LUMPUR: Five Pakistani men were charged at the magistrate’s court with kidnapping a pensioner for RM5,000 ransom two months ago. 

Shamas Khan, 45, Malik Muhamad Najam Ghuman, 42, Mian Altanash Ahmed Khan, 32, Muhammad Sufyan, 30, and Hameed Khan, 33, were charged with abducting Tea Kim Wah, 47, with intent to get the ransom by way of wrongfully confining him. 

They allegedly committed the offence at a unit in Cheria Height, Apartment Bukit Cheras, here, between 8pm on Nov 16, 2013 and 5am on Nov 18, 2013. 

The charge under Section 3 of the Kidnapping Act 1961 read with Section 34 of the Penal Code, carries the death sentence or life imprisonment upon conviction

No plea was recorded. 

Magistrate Erry Shahriman Nor Aripin said that he would not offer bail to the five, as it was a non-bailable offence.

Nor Diana Nor Azwa prosecuted. The court later set March 13 for mention. 

In a Sessions Court before judge Emelia Kaswati Mohamad Khalid, Shamas Khan claimed trial to sodomising Tea at the same place on Nov 16 at about 8pm. 

To this charge, Shamas was accused under Section 377C of the Penal Code, which provides a maximum of 20 years' jail and whipping, if convicted. 

Deputy public prosecutor Nadiah Malek Fauzie rejected bail, saying it was a non-bailable offence. 

Judge Emelia fixed Feb 13 for mention. All five were unrepresented.