Modus operandi for vehicle thefts uses modified keys

BY EDWINNIE EINSTEIN UNJI KUCHING: Modified keys and specialised devices have become the preferred tools for theft criminals to steal vehicles nowadays. Kuching police chief ACP Ashmon Bajah said that this modus operandi is being used by criminals to easily access vehicles. “Their modus operandi is simple; they used a modified key to gain entry […]

Beware! Bogus officers on the prowl

KUCHING: Police have advised the public to be cautious and not open their homes to unknown individuals acting suspiciously. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail gave the advice following a viral message regarding a group of people impersonating as government officials calling at homes in the city. The group’s modus operandi is to inspect the […]

Salesman loses RM16,970 in internet scam

SIBU: A salesman lost RM16,970 after borrowing money from a non-existing money lender. The Sibu deputy police chief Supt Collin Babat said the 25-year old victim was surfing the Facebook when he found out about the ‘Maybank Personal Loan’. Collin said the victim wanted to borrow RM15,000 because he wanted to do online business. So, […]