Police investigate suspected arson linked to loan sharks in Taman Universiti fire


JOHOR BAHRU: Authorities are investigating a case of a fire at a house in Taman Universiti, Skudai, on Saturday (Dec 6), allegedly linked to illegal moneylenders.

Johor Bahru Utara Police acting chief Supt Azrol Anuar Nor said a report was lodged by a 58-year-old man at 8.01am that day.

"Initial investigation found that the incident occurred at 4.18 am. The man said he realised the outer part of his house floor was on fire and discovered glass fragments along with a note believed to have been thrown by the suspect," he said in a statement on Monday night (Nov 9).

Azrol Anuar said the case was being investigated under Section 435 of the Penal Code.

"Members of the public with information on the incident are urged to immediately contact the Johor Bahru Utara Police headquarters at 07-556 3122," he said. – Bernama

 

 

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Police , Johor Bahru Utara , Fire , Floor , Skudai , Ah Long

Next In Nation

Express bus crashes into surau in Pasir Puteh
Body of baby found discarded in Gombak trash area
Haze: Situation unchanged with 23 areas recording unhealthy API as at 7pm
Pensioner jailed for 12 months for false claims
Zahid arrives in China for five-day working visit
11-year-old boy dies after accidental shooting with homemade gun in Keningau
PKR Youth questions whether GPS, GRS would accept PAS Prime Minister after GE16
Court allows MCMC's preliminary objection, Papagomo committal hearing on Dec 23
Johor monitors haze daily to decide school operations
Construction worker jailed three years for abducting, confining Palestinian man

Others Also Read