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Johor cops nab nine for misappropriating subsidised diesel worth RM48,000

State police also seize vehicles, equipment used by suspects

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 01 Oct 2022 4:05PM

Johor cops nab nine for misappropriating subsidised diesel worth RM48,000
Johor police say they arrested the nine men in connection with misappropriation of subsidised diesel in three raids in Skudai, Ulu Tiram, and Pasir Gudang. – File pic, October 1, 2022

JOHOR BARU – Nine men have been arrested in connection with misappropriation of 17,444l of subsidised diesel in Johor Baru district.

Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat said the suspects, comprising eight locals and one foreigner aged from 20 to 41, were nabbed in three raids in Ops Kontraban conducted between 5pm yesterday and 2.15am today.

The first raid was on a petrol station in Skudai, the second on a store in Ulu Tiram, and the third at an industrial area in Pasir Gudang.

“During the raids, police seized diesel worth RM48,494, four lorries, one van, six oil tanks and three plastic intermediate bulk containers, involving a total value of RM281,494,” he said in a statement today.

Kamarul Zaman said all those arrested were handed over to the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry for further action.

The case is being investigated under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961. – Bernama, October 1, 2022

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