JOHOR BARU: A former manager of a pawnshop in Kota Tinggi is suspected of masterminding a break-in at the premises, resulting in the loss of jewellery and cash worth RM28.4 million last Friday.
Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the suspect allegedly entered the premises through the front door at 11.42am before escaping through the rear exit with the valuables.
He said police, acting on information received, arrested seven local suspects, comprising five men and two women, aged between 29 and 48.
"They were arrested separately in Kota Tinggi and Johor Baru between Nov 7 and 8 to assist in investigations," he told a press conference at the Johor police contingent headquarters here today.
