A Singaporean woman, Amyra Laila Ho, also known as Venus, has been fined RM1,000 (approximately $308) by the Johor Bahru Magistrate Court after pleading guilty to making a false police report regarding an alleged abduction attempt.
The 45-year-old’s claims first surfaced on social media, where she shared a now-deleted Instagram video detailing her experience of being nearly abducted by a couple near KSL City Mall.
“The Singaporean woman alleged that she was forced by the couple to inhale the tea that they were promoting, causing her to feel dizzy and lose consciousness,” Johor police chief told the media on Monday (Jan 27) .
In her post, Ho asserted that she had reported the incident to local authorities.
In a video posted on her Instagram account, which has since been deleted, Ho described the incident, claiming that the man had grabbed her arm, falsely identified himself as her husband, and that the woman accompanying him stole her handbag containing RM400. She further claimed that the duo pushed her, causing injuries that led to a three-day hospital stay.
Following backlash and scrutiny over her allegations, Ho later expressed regret for her choice of words, stating on January 26 that she had “misused” the term “kidnap” and had no intention of inciting public panic. Nonetheless, she reiterated her claims about a group allegedly targeting victims with anaesthetic agents before robbing them.
Ho was charged under Section 182 of the Malaysian Penal Code, which pertains to providing false information to police officers.
The offense carries a potential penalty of up to six months in prison and a fine of up to RM2,000. Ho, who appeared in court without legal representation, has already paid the imposed fine, avoiding a possible three-week jail term for non-payment, according to report.
However, the Johor Bahru police contradicted her statements, revealing that no report had been filed until January 22, despite Ho claiming the incident occurred on January 10 around 1 PM.
Johor police chief M Kumar clarified that following a thorough investigation, including a review of CCTV footage, there was no evidence to support the alleged attempted abduction, according to the local news report.
“The police investigation found that the attempted abduction did not occur as there was no movement detected at the scene based on CCTV footage and technical evidence,” Kumar stated. He expressed concern over the viral spread of Ho’s allegations on various social media platforms, which led to public anxiety regarding the safety of tourists in Johor.
In response to the incident, police chief Kumar reassured the public that safety and security in Johor remain a top priority and that the police are actively monitoring the situation. He also warned against spreading rumors or false information that could incite fear regarding public safety.
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