A Rohingya man working as a construction worker in Kedah was clobbered to death at the hands of his employer before he was buried inside a water tub and covered with soil.
This comes after he was accused of stealing over RM40,000 in cash and jewellery before he met his demise, reported NST.
Rohingya man gets accused of stealing RM40K & beaten
According to Kuala Muda police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Azharuddin Wan Ismail, he said the altercation first sparked when the victim’s employer, who’s also the prime suspect, confronted him for allegedly stealing RM40,150 in cash, a gold necklace, and a nose stud on Jan 4.
Although a police report was lodged over the missing items, the suspect was still dissatisfied and decided to take matters into his own hands by holding the victim, his wife, and father hostage for close to a month.
Wan Azharuddin added the victim was later beaten by both the suspect and several other Rohingya individuals over the alleged theft.
As a result of the beating, the victim suffered bruises and wounds to his thighs, legs, and back, which were likely caused by blunt force trauma. His hands and feet were also tied with a rope.
His body was later found by his wife at 10.30pm on Jan 28, where it was wrapped in a bedsheet, placed in a tub, and buried under soil at a house near the area.
It was later sent to the forensic and pathology department at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) in Alor Setar for a post-mortem.
Employer arrested
A rope and several weapons believed to have been used in the assault were found during an examination of the crime scene by the forensic team.
The 35-year-old employer was arrested after he was caught in two video recordings holding the rope and beating the victim. He was also found to have a prior record under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Six Rohingya suspects were also nabbed to assist investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. All suspects are expected to face charges at the Sungai Petani Magistrate’s Court today.
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