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Theft/burglary

Man allegedly linked to car cloning syndicate handed 2 more theft charges

Mohd Mazuan Abdullah being escorted by police officers along Sungei Kadut street 4 to retrace his steps in a vehicle theft and car cloning syndicate in Malaysia, on March 23.
Mohd Mazuan Abdullah being escorted by police officers along Sungei Kadut street 4 to retrace his steps in a vehicle theft and car cloning syndicate in Malaysia, on March 23.

Missing cremation urns trigger alarm in Malaysia

Industry players say columbariums are designed to allow families easy access for visits and prayers but the recent thefts highlight the need to have a balance between public access and security.
Industry players say columbariums are designed to allow families easy access for visits and prayers but the recent thefts highlight the need to have a balance between public access and security.

Man charged with stealing women’s shoes, underwear and clothes on multiple occasions

Some of the items seized during Li Zhu's arrest.
Some of the items seized during Li Zhu's arrest.

Jail for airport sales assistant who stole over $24k worth of perfumes, skincare products

Takeda Mylene Futalan pleaded guilty on March 17 to an amalgamated charge of theft by a servant and was sentenced to seven months’ jail.
Takeda Mylene Futalan pleaded guilty on March 17 to an amalgamated charge of theft by a servant and was sentenced to seven months’ jail.

Malaysian police probing bizarre ransom demand for stolen cremation urns

Three men electrocuted in attempted cable theft in Ipoh

The men are believed to have been electrocuted while attempting to cut the cables on an electric pole.
The men are believed to have been electrocuted while attempting to cut the cables on an electric pole.

Actress Lily Collins’ engagement ring, stolen years ago, makes an unexpected return

Emily In Paris star Lily Collins' engagement ring, stolen years ago, was found and returned to her.
Emily In Paris star Lily Collins' engagement ring, stolen years ago, was found and returned to her.

Man to be charged after allegedly stealing from passenger on flight from Singapore to Jakarta

The man allegedly took cash amounting to $750 and three bank cards from the victim's wallet.
The man allegedly took cash amounting to $750 and three bank cards from the victim's wallet.

Pope Leo fires San Diego bishop accused of stealing $318,000

Pope Leo celebrates Mass at the Parish of Saint Mary of the Presentation in Rome, Italy, March 8, 2026. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
Pope Leo celebrates Mass at the Parish of Saint Mary of the Presentation in Rome, Italy, March 8, 2026. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

Ex-employee of Japan bank sentenced to 18 years in home robbery case

Nomura Chief Executive Officer Kentaro Okuda and other executives took pay cuts and issued public apologies.
Nomura Chief Executive Officer Kentaro Okuda and other executives took pay cuts and issued public apologies.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.