Jobless man nabbed for series of alleged extortions totalling RM34,000

By RENA LIM

GEORGE TOWN: A 24-year-old jobless man was nabbed for allegedly being involved in a series of extortions amounting to RM34,000 after a victim here lodged a report against him.

Balik Pulau OCPD Supt Kamarul Rizal Jenal said the suspect was traced and arrested in Pontian, Johor on Thursday (July 22) after a report was lodged by the victim who intended to engage in sexual services online and was extorted for RM450.

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Crime , unemployed man , alleged extortion , police report , Pontian , Johor , Penang , Balik Pulau OCPD , Kamarul Rizal Jenal

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