Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the incident on Saturday stemmed from a personal dispute over a business loan. He said the conflict arose when the victim’s friend allowed one of the suspects to use his bank account, into which RM100,000 had been deposited through an online transaction. “However, a misunderstanding led to the victim being attacked by a group of men, while the victim’s friend managed to escape,” he added. So far, the police have arrested 13 individuals, aged between 20 and 47, including a Vietnamese woman who is the wife of one of the suspects. On Sunday, Johor Baru South police chief Asst Comm Raub Selamat confirmed that 12 local men and a Vietnamese woman were involved in the riot.

Source: The Star December 30, 2025 02:01 UTC