No to Najib’s bid for papers
A three-judge panel of the Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed Najib’s appeals on grounds that there was no error by the High Court that could have warranted an appeal.
Crime
Leading Japan advertising firm confesses to illicit bidding for Tokyo Games
According to sources, a Hakuhodo official disclosed that the company won its bids unopposed after the company told Dentsu Inc. which contracts it wanted to secure.
Suicide bombing kills police officer, injures 11
The suicide bomber is believed to have been affiliated with the Islamic State-inspired group Jamaah Ansharut Daulah and had previously been jailed on terrorism charges.
Crypto hacking behind N. Korea’s renewed nuclear ambition
The online theft of cryptocurrency has allowed Pyongyang free access to the new but less regulated financial system operated on blockchain technology.
YouTube-taught ‘surgeon’ among 8 bogus doctors nabbed in crackdown
Bangkok police and health officials raided eight unlicensed clinics and three other provinces late last month and arrested eight fraud doctors.
Malaysian fugitive businessman Jho Low to be extradited to China from Thailand
Although Malaysian police had requested Teow’s repatriation, the police chief said there was no arrest warrant issued against Teow in the country.
Trial of ex-Malaysia PM Najib’s wife for $2.2m money laundering and tax evasion case to start in May
A total of 15 witnesses are expected to testify in her graft trial in May next year which involves RM7mil in money laundering and tax evasion.
‘Golf resort’ syndicate in Johor busted
The international syndicate duping victims with fake investment and job opportunities abroad is believed to have rented a golf resort in a remote area.
Thai Police cracks down on electricity theft for crypto-mining
Previous investigation had found evidence of investors searching for commercial buildings in Greater Bangkok for crypto-mining.
Trader duped by seniors in ‘Marcos gold’ investment
The victim, an admitted supporter of the Marcos family, said he fell for the dubious deal because those behind it were in their 80s.