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Armed Robbery in Kuala Lumpur: RM9.7 Million in Gold Stolen

4/17/2026

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Four armed men daylight-robbed a Kuala Lumpur goldsmith on April 16, stealing gold worth RM9.7 million (S$3.12 million).
The suspects, armed with two pistols, entered the shop around 11 am and fled with 21 trays of gold weighing about 15 kg.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus confirmed the case is under investigation for armed gang robbery, and investigators are continuing to locate the suspects.

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Four armed men daylight-robbed a Kuala Lumpur goldsmith on April 16, stealing gold worth RM9.7 million (S$3.12 million).
The suspects, armed with two pistols, entered the shop around 11 am and fled with 21 trays of gold weighing about 15 kg.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus confirmed the case is under investigation for armed gang robbery, and investigators are continuing to locate the suspects.