BENTONG: Four men are being hunted by police after robbing two Chinese tourists in Pekan Gohtong Jaya, near Genting Highlands, on Monday (Dec 30).
Bentong OCPD Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar, said the incident, which occurred at about 6.30pm, involved a 26-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman.
Officers at the Genting Highlands police station received information about the incident from a member of the public at approximately 7.40pm.
"The incident happened while both victims were walking in Pekan Gohtong Jaya when they were approached by four unidentified male suspects.
"The suspects forced both victims into a BMW vehicle, and a struggle ensued between them," he said in a statement on Friday (Jan 3).
The female victim managed to escape from the vehicle, while the male victim was taken by the suspects.
"The male victim was later left by the roadside after the suspects took a sum of cash and transferred money to the suspects' account.
"Both victims sustained minor injuries and received treatment at the hospital," he explained.
He added that the police have conducted an investigation and are actively pursuing the suspects.
The case is being investigated under Sections 365/394 of the Penal Code.
The police are appealing to the public for any information regarding the incident to assist with the investigation by contacting the Bentong District Police Headquarters Operations Room at 09-222 2222 or any nearby police station.
