Loan shark enforcers charged in Johor for harassment, vandalism, and drug offences

JOHOR BARU — Two men linked to an illegal money lending syndicate, commonly referred to as Ah Long, pleaded guilty in three separate Magistrates’ Courts here today to multiple charges, including vandalism and drug-related offences.

The accused, R. Sahswin, 25, and P. Yugendran, 31, admitted to charges of vandalising homes and vehicles by spraying paint. Both were sentenced to fines after their pleas were recorded.

Before Magistrate A. Shaarmini, the duo was fined RM4,500 each or ordered to serve 12 months in prison if they fail to pay.

According to the charge sheet, Sahswin and Yugendran had sprayed paint on a house fence in Jalan Jenawi 8, Taman Puteri Wangsa, causing losses worth over RM35. The offence occurred at 10.57pm on May 1.

Sahswin faced additional charges before Magistrate Nabilah Nizam, including splashing paint on a house, causing RM35 in damages, and on a Honda City, with repairs estimated at RM350. These acts occurred at Jalan Lading 11, Taman Puteri Wangsa at 10.40pm on May 1, and at another house in Jalan Tun Abdul Razak at 12.20pm on April 27. He was fined RM1,000 for these offences.

Meanwhile, Yugendran was fined RM2,200 or ordered to serve 12 months in prison by Magistrate Atifah Hazimah Wahab for splashing red paint on a house fence at Jalan Hang Jebat 4, Taman Skudai Baru. The act caused damages amounting to RM249.37 and was committed at 3.12pm on April 28.