Penang Robbery: Three Plead Not Guilty, Case Adjourned

Three Men Plead Not Guilty in Penang Robbery Case Nibong Tebal, Penang, MY – Three men, Abdul Rahman, P. Jayadef, and M. Loganathan, all aged 23, appeared in the Butterworth Sessions Court on June 3, 2025, to plead not guilty to charges of group robbery. The incident occurred at a 7-Eleven store in Taman Seri Emas Indah on March 15th. The men are accused of using a wooden club to rob a 19-year-old local man of cash and cigarettes. "The pleas of not guilty were entered after the charges were read to them in Tamil by an interpreter," a court official stated. The video footage shows the three suspects being escorted by police officers from the courtroom to a police vehicle. The prosecution is proceeding under Section 395 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment and whipping. The case has been adjourned until July 1st for further proceedings. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about robberies in the region and underscores the importance of community safety.