The Hanoi People’s Court on January 18 sentenced Koh Yih Siang John, a Malaysian national, 30 months in jail for stealing property in accordance with clause 2, article 138 of the Criminal Code.

Koh Yih Siang John at the court 

According to the verdict, 30 year-old John came to Hanoi on August 16 as visitor. Two days later, he stole a credit card from Alanna Maila Pearce from Canada, who shared the room with him and others in a hotel in Hang Buom ward, Hoan Kiem district. 

He then used the card to purchase one Iphone 7 and one Iphone 7 Plus worth VND41 million (US$1,808).

On August 19, he moved to another hotel in Hang Trong ward, Hoan Kiem district and nicked US$900, one cheque, one credit card andVND 2 million (US$88.2) from a Brazilian-Korean man staying there. He was arrested on the day.

At the court, John pleaded guilty to the theft.

VNA