RI 'VIP' gang suspects caught

RI 'VIP' gang suspects caught

MALAYSIA: Police have arrested three Indonesians suspected of being members of the so-called "VIP Gang" after they allegedly robbed the Bangladesh ambassador and his family at knifepoint, a report said on Saturday.

The gang gained notoriety after repeatedly robbing the homes of politicians, diplomats and businessmen in Kuala Lumpur. In 11 robberies since 2001, the group has escaped with cash and valuables totaling more than five million ringgit (US$1.3 million).

The three suspects stole 300,000 ringgit ($79,000) in cash and valuables on Tuesday from the home of Bangladesh High Commissioner Masood Aziz and his family, the New Straits Times reported. No one was hurt in the robbery.

Police arrested the three Indonesian men and were checking if other gang members were at large.

-- DPA