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The incident is believed to have occurred at about 10pm while the victim was eating at the premises.

A consultant lost RM690,500 to an online investment scam in November, Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF

A motorcyclist was killed and another was injured after their motorcycles collided with a cow crossing the road on the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin (AMJ) Highway at Serkam last night.

The victim lodged a police report last Wednesday, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code. - Photo illustrated via Canva

The alleged makeshift bombs. - Photo: Facebook / Sharuddin Salleh

It was reported that lawyer Latheefa Koya, during a press conference, said the victim, in his 20s, alleged that he was beaten and burnt with fire by police while in custody to force him to confess to a crime which he denied committing.

In the incident, Hayani Yaakob, in her 50s, and her five-year-old adopted daughter, known as Andra, were burnt alive after being trapped inside the house, while Hayani’s son was injured when part of the roof structure collapsed.

The suspects misled the victim by promising a 20 per cent monthly return if the elderly man made an upfront payment of RM100,000.

Two men died in an accident involving two motorcycles and a car on Jalan Mambau here last night.

Police have obtained a remand order for the man who is currently receiving treatment at the Seberang Jaya Hospital (HSJ) and further investigation is being conducted under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.