Organised Crime Group ‘Geng Upik’ Members Sentenced to Jail
Six Individuals Sentenced to Three Years’ Jail
Kota Kinabalu: Six individuals, including a woman, were sentenced to three years’ jail by the High Court here today for aiding and abetting the organised crime group ‘Geng Upik’ between 2015 and 2023.
Court Proceedings
Judge Datuk Dr Lim Hock Leng handed down the sentence on Fazrul Bahar, 42, Norsyafilah Pawawoi, 28, Shahlan Shah Abdul Samad, 38, Alkan Abraham, 36, Mohd Fauzie Rablin, 34, and Mazlan Mahmud, 49, after they pleaded guilty to an alternative charge of assisting the organised crime group.
Charge and Sentence
The charge under Section 130W of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail term of 10 years, was offered after the prosecution received their letters of representation. The court then dropped the original charge under Section 130V(1) of the same law. Lim ordered Norsyafilah to serve three years in prison, starting from the date she was charged on March 1, 2024, while the other accused began their sentences from the date they were arrested on December 25, 2023.
Legal Representation
Deputy Public Prosecutors Datuk Nazran Mohd Sham, Lina Hanini Ismail, Siti Hajar Mat Radzi, and Nur Ainaa Ridzwan appeared for the prosecution, while lawyers Shahlan Jufri, Sylyester Kuan, Luke Ressa Balang, and Michelle R Usman represented the accused.
Case Mention
The court also set May 19 for the mention of a case involving five other accused, namely Datuk Maslan Sani, 41, Nelson Yen Yee Chung, 46, Zulkahar Dusing, 38, Rahman Burijin, 44, and Jaisalfian Jaineh @ Zaini, 45.
Background
On January 22 last year, a businessman and 10 others were charged at the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court with being members of the organised crime group ‘Geng Upik’ between 2015 and 2023.
Conclusion
The sentencing of these six individuals is a significant step in combating the activities of the organised crime group ‘Geng Upik’. The court’s decision sends a strong message that aiding and abetting such groups will not be tolerated, and those found guilty will face the full force of the law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is ‘Geng Upik’?
A: ‘Geng Upik’ is an organised crime group that was active between 2015 and 2023.
Q: Who were the six individuals sentenced to jail?
A: The six individuals sentenced to jail are Fazrul Bahar, 42, Norsyafilah Pawawoi, 28, Shahlan Shah Abdul Samad, 38, Alkan Abraham, 36, Mohd Fauzie Rablin, 34, and Mazlan Mahmud, 49.
Q: What were the charges against them?
A: The charges against them were aiding and abetting the organised crime group ‘Geng Upik’ between 2015 and 2023.