Food delivery rider charged with setting fire to motorcycles near KLCC

Food delivery rider charged with setting fire to motorcycles near KLCC

Azril Kamarunzaman is accused of committing mischief by fire, which carries a maximum of 14 years' jail and a fine if found guilty.

The fire destroyed nine motorcycles and four electric scooters. (JBPM pic)
KUALA LUMPUR:
A food delivery rider pleaded not guilty in the sessions court here today to a charge of causing mischief by burning 11 motorcycles and four electric scooters at a parking area near Suria KLCC last week.

Azril Kamarunzaman, 34, was charged with committing the offence at the parking area in front of Suria KLCC, Jalan Ampang at 3.30pm on April 13.

He was charged under Section 435 of the Penal Code with committing mischief by fire, which carries a maximum of 14 years’ imprisonment and a fine, if found guilty.

Judge Nu’aman Mahmud Zuhudi allowed him bail of RM5,000 with one surety and fixed May 22 for mention.

Deputy public prosecutor Wan Nurul Amalina Abu Hanifah prosecuted, while lawyer Ridzuan Umar represented Azril.

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