Nov 26 2025, 04:56 PM, updated 4d ago
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/...s-forced-labour
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Salesman charged with trafficking teens for forced labour
JOHOR BARU: A 22-year-old salesman appeared in the Sessions Court here today, facing three charges of trafficking a man and two teenagers for the purpose of labour exploitation between March and May this year.
Vincent Sak Zhan Sheng pleaded not guilty after the charges were read before Judge Hidayatul Syuhada Shamsudin.
The first two charges alleged that Sak, and five others previously charged, trafficked a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy for labour exploitation at a house in Taman Lagenda Putra, Kulai, between April and May 23.
He faced penalties under Section 14 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment or a minimum of five years and may include whipping.
The third charge accused him and the same co-accused of trafficking a 26-year-old man for labour exploitation through deception at the same location between March 23 and May 23.
The charge was framed under Section 12 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007, read with Section 34 of the Penal Code, punishable by up to 20 years' imprisonment and a fine.
Deputy public prosecutor Amirah Tasnim Saleh requested bail of RM75,000 for all charges, along with three conditions - monthly reporting to the police, surrender his international passport to the court, and not to interfere with witnesses or victims.
Defence lawyer Freda Sabapathy sought for a lower bail, citing Sak's monthly salary of RM3,500 and his responsibility to support his mother, who is a single parent.
She also requested that his passport be retained, noting that his work as a salesman required frequent travel to China.
The court set bail at RM30,000 for all charges, imposing the conditions sought by the prosecution. Sak subsequently posted bail.
The case is set for re-mention on Jan 13, next year, for document submission.
Earlier, the New Straits Times reported that Johor police dismantled a sextortion syndicate that targeted vulnerable jobseekers, forcing them into sexual exploitation.
In a series of raids across Kulai and Johor Baru between June 20 and July 1, nine Malaysians aged between 17 and 50 were arrested, including the syndicate's alleged masterminds, who were apprehended earlier this month.
Three victims – two men and a woman aged 15, 16 and 26, were rescued.
They were allegedly lured with fake job offers, beaten, confined, and threatened with fines of RM30,000 if they attempted to leave, Rahaman said.
JOHOR BARU: A 22-year-old salesman appeared in the Sessions Court here today, facing three charges of trafficking a man and two teenagers for the purpose of labour exploitation between March and May this year.
Vincent Sak Zhan Sheng pleaded not guilty after the charges were read before Judge Hidayatul Syuhada Shamsudin.
The first two charges alleged that Sak, and five others previously charged, trafficked a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy for labour exploitation at a house in Taman Lagenda Putra, Kulai, between April and May 23.
He faced penalties under Section 14 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment or a minimum of five years and may include whipping.
The third charge accused him and the same co-accused of trafficking a 26-year-old man for labour exploitation through deception at the same location between March 23 and May 23.
The charge was framed under Section 12 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007, read with Section 34 of the Penal Code, punishable by up to 20 years' imprisonment and a fine.
Deputy public prosecutor Amirah Tasnim Saleh requested bail of RM75,000 for all charges, along with three conditions - monthly reporting to the police, surrender his international passport to the court, and not to interfere with witnesses or victims.
Defence lawyer Freda Sabapathy sought for a lower bail, citing Sak's monthly salary of RM3,500 and his responsibility to support his mother, who is a single parent.
She also requested that his passport be retained, noting that his work as a salesman required frequent travel to China.
The court set bail at RM30,000 for all charges, imposing the conditions sought by the prosecution. Sak subsequently posted bail.
The case is set for re-mention on Jan 13, next year, for document submission.
Earlier, the New Straits Times reported that Johor police dismantled a sextortion syndicate that targeted vulnerable jobseekers, forcing them into sexual exploitation.
In a series of raids across Kulai and Johor Baru between June 20 and July 1, nine Malaysians aged between 17 and 50 were arrested, including the syndicate's alleged masterminds, who were apprehended earlier this month.
Three victims – two men and a woman aged 15, 16 and 26, were rescued.
They were allegedly lured with fake job offers, beaten, confined, and threatened with fines of RM30,000 if they attempted to leave, Rahaman said.
Where are people learning all this stuff fresh out of education srsly? Ini crime life-imprisonment level wtf.
Also since when Johor became final destination for trafficking?
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