Kuala Lampur, May 28 -- Loan shark enforcers charged in Johor for harassment, vandalism, and drug offences

JOHOR BARU, May 28 - Two men linked to an illegal money lending syndicate, commonly referred to as Ah Long, pleaded guilty in three separate Magistrates' Courts here today to multiple charges, including vandalism and drug-related offences.

The accused, R. Sahswin, 25, and P. Yugendran, 31, admitted to charges of vandalising homes and vehicles by spraying paint. Both were sentenced to fines after their pleas were recorded.

Before Magistrate A. Shaarmini, the duo was fined RM4,500 each or ordered to serve 12 months in prison if they fail to pay.

According to the charge sheet, Sahswin and Yugendran had sprayed paint on a house fence...