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Teen arrested in Skudai over arson linked to loan sharks

Published on 2 Dec 2024 7:54:33 PM

A 17-year-old girl was arrested in Skudai, Johor Baru, on Sunday (Nov 27) in connection with an arson attack.

The suspect is believed to have been involved in a criminal scheme linked to an illegal loan shark operation, thought to be based in Singapore.

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A 17-year-old girl was arrested in Skudai, Johor Baru, on Sunday (Nov 27) in connection with an arson attack.

The suspect is believed to have been involved in a criminal scheme linked to an illegal loan shark operation, thought to be based in Singapore.

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