3 arrested for committing mischief in Kulai


Kulai police chief Tok Beng Yeow says the two men and a woman were paid RM1,300 each to splash paint at two addresses and throw a Molotov cocktail at another address. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, January 12, 2023.

TWO men and a woman were arrested by police in Kulai on Tuesday on suspicion of committing mischief, including setting fires and splashing paint.

Kulai police chief Tok Beng Yeow said the two men, aged 25 and 36, and the 43-year-old woman were arrested at different locations in Seri Alam and Johor Baru.

He said police also seized a motorcycle and some equipment used to commit the alleged offences.

When questioned, they admitted to being paid RM1,300 each to splash paint at two addresses and throw a Molotov cocktail at another address, he said in a statement today.

Tok said the three suspects, now remanded till Monday, had no previous convictions.

They are being investigated for causing mischief by fire. – Bernama, January 12, 2023.


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