Chinese businessman robbed
By Rosli Abidin Yahya & Achong Tanjong 

A Chinese businessman with a large business interest in Brunei Darussalam was robbed by four knife-wielding robbers who burst into his accommodation early Sunday morning. The four robbers tied the businessman while they ransacked his bedroom and escaped with a substantial amount of jewellery. The robbers failed to find any money.

The robbery happened at about 4 am to 5 am on Saturday at the residence of the respected businessmen near the capital.

The robbers were suspected to be foreign workers as they only spoke English throughout the businessman's ordeal.

They were looking for money but could not get any. They got away with substantial amount of jewellery owned by the spouse of the businessman.

The businessman is a well-known and respected figure in the local business world.

Many years ago, robbers also burst into the accommodation of another Chinese businessman, in a similar modus operandi.

The latest robbery had caused many local businessmen to tighten security at their accommodation.

The Royal Brunei Police are investigating the case.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin