Cover image via Liew Chin Tong (Facebook)
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A Singapore-based loan shark syndicate is believed to be behind the arson attack on four homes in Johor Bahru
In a Facebook post, Perling assemblyperson Liew Chin Tong said the syndicate hurled Molotov cocktails at the homes twice last week, first on Friday, 9 May, before returning for another attack the following day.
"The target of this Molotov cocktails is believed to have been directed at one house, but the fire spread to three neighboring houses," he said.
A photo shared by Liew shows that two of the victims' vehicles were completely burned, while the roof of the house was also destroyed.
Police said the case is being investigated under Section 5(2) of the Moneylenders Act for unlicensed moneylending and Section 435 of the Penal Code for mischief by fire
Liew added that police have increased patrols in the area following the attacks.
He also said he supports residents' efforts to improve security measures and will channel welfare allocations to the affected households.
