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Indonesian student assaults teacher due to dissatisfaction with midterm exam results

In a disturbing incident, a student attacked his teacher in a Central Java school, leaving the educator critically injured. The assailant’s act of violence was reportedly driven by dissatisfaction with his mid-semester grades, causing widespread shock and concern in the community.

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CENTRAL JAVA, INDONESIA: In a distressing incident that unfolded at an Islamic high school in Demak, Central Java, an educator identified by the initials AF fell victim to a slashing perpetrated by one of his own students in a class.

This shocking episode occurred precisely at 10.00 AM local time on Monday (25 Sep), while AF was in the midst of distributing midterm examination papers.

The sudden violence prompted an immediate response from the guard teacher who was on duty, who rushed to the scene to intervene, as recounted by Adjunct Police Commissioner Suwondo, the Head of the Kebonagung Sector Police, in his statement to detikcom.

The assailant responsible for this harrowing act was identified as a first year student named AR.

AR brandished a sickle and viciously attacked his teacher, inflicting grievous injuries to AF’s right neck and left arm before hastily departing the classroom and fleeing.

As of the present, law enforcement authorities are actively pursuing AR, and a crucial piece of evidence, the sickle used in the attack, was discovered on the school premises, right in front of the school building.

Following the assault, AF was rushed to Gubuk Hospital and subsequently referred to Central General Hospital Dr. Kariadi Semarang due to the severity of his condition. His injuries were indeed critical.

The school’s administrative head, Aenul Ibad, confirmed that AF was a teacher responsible for student affairs and had been in the midst of distributing midterm examination materials when this tragic incident occurred.

According to Ibad, the assailant, AR, entered the classroom and greeted the teacher before abruptly launching three brutal strikes with a sharp weapon around 10.00 in the morning.

The violence had such a profound impact that a number of students fainted upon witnessing the horrifying scene, necessitating immediate assistance from the police for both the injured teacher and the affected students.

Subsequently, the school made a decision to send the students back to their homes, leading to the suspension of all ongoing teaching and learning activities, along with the postponement of scheduled examinations.

The perpetrator was allegedly dissatisfied with his midterm exam score

In a troubling development, Demak Resort Police Chief, Adjunct Police Commissioner Muhammad Purbaja, disclosed that the motive behind this shocking act of violence was rooted in the assailant’s dissatisfaction with his mid-semester assessment grades.

Purbaja stated unequivocally that the attacker’s actions were driven by deep-seated frustration over academic performance.

In the wake of the attack, the perpetrator fled the scene on a motorbike, prompting swift and concerted efforts by law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend him.

Furthermore, the Demak Police Criminal and Investigation Unit is actively and relentlessly pursuing the assailant who displayed the audacity to carry out this heinous attack on a teacher.

“We are currently in the midst of a vigorous pursuit operation, as the perpetrator remains at large,” he emphasized.

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S$3b money laundering convicts and Alice Guo charged with human trafficking in Philippines

Zhang Ruijin and Lin Baoying, convicted in Singapore’s S$3 billion money laundering case, have been charged in the Philippines for human trafficking, along with former mayor Alice Guo. The group is accused of operating a scam centre involving hundreds of workers in Tarlac province.

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20 September 2024

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES: Two Fujian-born individuals previously convicted in Singapore’s S$3 billion money laundering case, Zhang Ruijin and Lin Baoying, have been named among 14 people charged with human trafficking in the Philippines.

The charges were filed by the Department of Justice on 17 September, involving a major scam operation in Tarlac province.

Zhang and Lin, along with former Bamban mayor Alice Guo, are accused of forcing hundreds of people from various nationalities into working for a scam centre located in Bamban, Tarlac.

The site was raided in March 2024, leading to the discovery of 432 Chinese nationals, 371 Filipinos, and other individuals from Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Rwanda.

Guo, who was stripped of her mayorship in August, was arrested in Indonesia in September following her escape from the Philippines in July during an investigation into her alleged involvement in Chinese criminal syndicates.

The scam operation was run on land owned by Baofu Land Development, a company founded in 2019 by Guo, Zhang, Lin, Cypriot national Huang Zhiyang, and Philippine national Rachel Joan Malonzo Carreon.

All five individuals are among those facing charges of “qualified human trafficking,” a non-bailable offence which typically carries a penalty of life imprisonment.

Qualified trafficking, as defined under Philippine law, involves cases where syndicates, slavery, or forced labour are present.

Zhang and Lin were sentenced to 15 months in prison in Singapore after pleading guilty to money laundering and forgery charges.

They were deported to Cambodia in June after completing their sentences.

Guo, who had evaded Philippine authorities by hiding in Singapore for a month, was extradited back to the Philippines on 9 September and is now facing additional charges, including graft-related offences, tax fraud, and laundering criminal proceeds amounting to 100 million pesos (S$2.3 million).

Guo, whose birth name is allegedly Guo Hua Ping, is also under investigation for fabricating her nationality to qualify for public office, a role restricted to Philippine citizens.

She is accused of falsifying her birth records to conceal her Chinese nationality.

The case has drawn further attention due to the involvement of Huang Zhiyang, reported to be the head of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos), which have been linked to human trafficking and scam operations.

Pogos, while licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), have been criticized for exploiting workers and being a front for criminal activities.

In 2022, Pogos contributed 53.1 billion pesos (S$1.3 billion) to the Philippine economy, but lawmakers continue to express concerns about their operations.

Zhang and Lin’s current whereabouts remain unclear following their deportation.

Cambodian authorities reported Zhang was deported again on 16 July, but the destination country was not disclosed.

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Two arrested in US$230 million cryptocurrency theft and laundering scheme

Two men, including a Singaporean citizen, were arrested Wednesday night and charged in U.S. District Courts in Florida and California with stealing and laundering over US$230 million in cryptocurrency. The FBI raided a luxury Miami home linked to one suspect, who allegedly defrauded a Washington, D.C. victim.

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Malone Lam (Broward Sheriff’s Office), Luxury home at 1201 NE 83rd St (Miami Herald)

UNITED STATES: On Thursday (19 Sept), Malone Lam, 20, of Miami, FL, and Jeandiel Serrano, 21, of Los Angeles, CA, were charged with conspiracy to steal and launder over US$230 million in cryptocurrency from a Washington, D.C. victim.

Both suspects were arrested on Wednesday night and charged in U.S. District Courts in Florida and California on Thursday.

Lam, a Singaporean citizen known online as “Anne Hathaway” and “$$$,” and Serrano, who uses the aliases “VersaceGod” and “@SkidStar,” were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

They are accused of using their online identities to fraudulently obtain over 4,100 Bitcoin, valued at more than US$230 million, from a Washington, D.C. victim, according to a press release by the U.S. Department of Justice.

According to the Miami Herald, the FBI raided a luxury waterfront home in Miami, FL, linked to Lam as part of the investigation.

The 10-bedroom, 10-bath home, listed on Zillow for US$11.5 million, was reportedly rented out to celebrities and musicians. Agents arrested Lam in Miami, while Serrano was simultaneously apprehended in Los Angeles. Neighbours described seeing Maseratis and Lamborghinis frequently parked at the Miami residence.

The indictment alleges that since at least August 2024, Lam and Serrano, along with unnamed accomplices, used sophisticated methods to gain access to victims’ cryptocurrency accounts.

The stolen funds were laundered through cryptocurrency exchanges, “peel chains,” pass-through wallets, and virtual private networks (VPNs) to obscure their origins.

The suspects allegedly spent the proceeds on luxury goods, including cars, jewellery, and rental properties in both Miami and Los Angeles.

The raid, which took place on Wednesday, was part of a grand jury indictment unsealed the next day. Agents were seen removing high-end vehicles from the property, and damage to the front gate was visible following the operation.

Local police provided support to the FBI during the raid.

The arrests were announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge David Geist of the Washington Field Office, and Executive Special Agent in Charge Kareem A. Carter of the IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Washington, D.C. Field Office.

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