Police nab Rames gang leader, alleged to be mastermind behind Kedah organised crime

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has cracked down on an organised crime network in Kedah following the arrest of the leader of Rames Gang who was a fugitive in a special operation recently.

The suspect who masterminded the group and was active in violent crime activities in the Sungai Petani area was arrested on May 22 through Op Tiga conducted by Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar said the arrest was made based on an arrest warrant issued by the Sungai Petani Magistrate’s Court on March 25 and a Red Notice issued by Interpol on April 24.

“The suspect was successfully arrested thanks to close cooperation between the PDRM and the Indian and Thai authorities while on a flight from Bangkok, Thailand to Hyderabad, India, before being brought back to Malaysia,” he said in a statement today.

Initial police investigations previously found that the Rames Gang is believed to consist of at least 35 members led by the local suspect.

The group was also identified as actively involved in various serious crimes including robbery, causing serious injuries, murder, drug trafficking and extortion activities for protection money around Sungai Petani.

Kumar said the suspect is now remanded until May 29 to assist in investigations under Section 130V of the Penal Code for being part of an organised crime group, which, if convicted, can carry a prison sentence of not less than five years and not more than 20 years.

“The suspect is also facing investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder involving two separate incidents in the Padang Serai and Bedong, Kedah around February and August 2024,” he said.

PDRM expressed its highest appreciation to the Indian and Thai authorities for the international cooperation provided which led to the arrest. — Bernama

المصدر: Malay Mail