Five Iranians charged over Penang 'hypno-robbery' cases


GEORGE TOWN: Three men and two women from Iran have been charged in separate Magistrates' Courts here with various offences, including theft, drug possession and overstaying in the country.

Tarfi Ghader, 33, pleaded not guilty to two counts of stealing RM400 in cash from a foreign tourist at a convenience store at 9.40pm on Aug 1 and US$260 from another foreign tourist at Gurney Drive at 7.45pm on July 30.

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