A 21-year-old man from Johor Bahru, Malaysia was lured to a woman’s home — only to find himself ambushed and beaten by seven men.
The brutal assault was recorded and quickly went viral after circulating online.
According to The Star, the victim has filed a police report, and all eight individuals involved have been arrested.
The victim told police that he was assaulted after receiving an invitation from a female friend he met on social media.
Local authorities shared that the incident occurred around 9.30pm on 18 April at an apartment in Plentong Baru, Masai.
The victim also took to social media to share his story.
Source: @capricedaddycap on Instagram
He told Malaysian rapper-turned-influencer Caprice that he had been invited to the home of a TikTok friend named Bella, who claimed to want company.
Initially hesitant, he agreed to visit when she sweetened the deal, offering to pay for his gas when he mentioned he was low on funds for his motorcycle.
Upon arriving, seven men ambushed the victim and began assaulting him.
He claims the men demanded RM3,000 (S$890) from him, but when he said he only had RM600 (S$180), they took that and also stole his motorcycle.
Footage of the attack shows the men holding the victim in place and repeatedly striking him, including several blows to the crotch.
Source: Facebook
The beating left the victim with bruises to his body, lips, and left ear.
Fortunately, after he reported the incident, police arrested the eight individuals involved.
Authorities confirmed that five of the suspects had prior criminal records, and four tested positive for drug use.
The suspects are currently in police custody for further investigation.
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Featured image adapted from Navindran Navindran on Facebook.