2 Friends Claim Trial To Robbing 6 Convenience Stores In Kelantan

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 One of them also pleads not guilty to possessing a fake pistol.
Zulhusni Irfan (in white) and Lukman Akiff allegedly committed the offences at six convenience stores in Kelantan between 3.30am and 6.10am on May 10 and 11. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: Two friends pleaded not guilty in the Kota Bharu sessions court today to robbing six convenience stores in Pengkalan Chepa and Kota Bharu, Kelantan, early this month
Zulhusni Irfan, 20, and Lukman Akiff, 28, were accused of committing gang robbery against six male store workers, aged between 21 and 31, involving cash amounting to RM1,211.30.
They allegedly committed the offences at six convenience stores between 3.30am and 6.10am on May 10 and 11, Bernama reported.
The charges were framed under Section 395 of the Penal Code for gang robbery, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and whipping, if convicted.
Both men also claimed trial to attempting to rob a male worker, 24, of a convenience store in Jalan Sultan Ibrahim in Kota Bharu at 6am on May 12.
The charge under Section 393 of the Penal Code for attempted robbery was read together with Section 34 of the same code, which provides for a maximum prison sentence of seven years and a fine, upon conviction.
Judge Zulkifli Abllah did not allow bail for both defendants and set June 29 for case mention.
At the magistrates’ court, Zulhusni also pleaded not guilty to possessing a fake pistol on Jalan Sultanah Zainab in Kota Bharu at 6.45am on May 12.
He was charged under Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960 for possession of an imitation gun, which carries a maximum prison sentence of one year, a fine not exceeding RM5,000 or both upon conviction.
Magistrate Rais Imran Hamid granted bail of RM5,000 and set June 29 for case mention. - FMT

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