Armed Gang Robbery Plea in Court
Two Friends Plead Not Guilty
BUTTERWORTH: Two friends, K. Sreedharan Naidu, 33, and J. Moohilan Naidu, 33, pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to committing armed gang robbery last week.
Details of the Crime
The two men are jointly charged with robbing Syed Jamalludin Syed Hamid, 57, of a Honda Accord car and cash amounting to RM54,000 when armed with a machete at the Taman Bukit Kecil Intersection, near here, at 12:30 pm last December 6. The crime was committed under Sections 396 and 397 of the Penal Code, which provides a prison sentence of up to 20 years and whipping if convicted.
Court Proceedings
The two accused appeared before Judge Nor Azah Kasran and entered their plea. They were represented by lawyer S. Morgan, while Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurul Nadia Jamal appeared for the prosecution. The court allowed them bail of RM10,000 with one surety each and ordered them to report themselves at the nearest police station once a month.
Court Orders
In addition to the bail and reporting requirement, the court set January 15 for mention for the submission of documents. This means that the two accused will have to provide the necessary documents to the court on the specified date.
Facts of the Case
- Date of the crime: December 6, 12:30 pm
- Location: Taman Bukit Kecil Intersection, near Butterworth
- Items stolen: Honda Accord car and cash amounting to RM54,000
- Weapons used: Machete
- Charge: Armed gang robbery under Sections 396 and 397 of the Penal Code
- Sentence: Up to 20 years imprisonment and whipping if convicted
Conclusion
The case is a serious one, and the two accused will have to face the consequences if found guilty. The court’s decision to allow them bail and require them to report themselves at the nearest police station once a month is a measure to ensure that they do not flee the country or interfere with the investigation.
FAQs
- What is the charge against the two accused?
The two accused are charged with armed gang robbery under Sections 396 and 397 of the Penal Code. - What is the punishment if convicted?
The punishment is up to 20 years imprisonment and whipping. - What is the bail amount?
The bail amount is RM10,000 with one surety each. - What is the reporting requirement?
The two accused are required to report themselves at the nearest police station once a month.