Yang Sian-dee, coolie employed by a flour mill, who reported to the Sinza Police Station on the night of February 8 that he had been kidnapped by three armed men, taken to spot near the Jessfeld Park, stabbed about the face with a knife, robbed his $4,000 in notes, and then left vacant lot of ground, was brought Yefore the First Special District Court on Feb. 16 and charged with making a false report to the police. He was further charged with misappropriating $4,000 given by tis employers for delivery toa firm. 'The police, after receiving Yang's report, conducted intensive inquiries and their suspicions were aroused by cer~ tain parts of Yang's story. Investigations' were made at all hire garages that night and it was found that, contrary to the coolie's report none of their vehicles had been used by armed criminals either in robbery oF kidnapping. Under close scrutiny, the coolie was reported to have confessed to having made a false report jin order to escape with the $4,000 of his employers. Accused was sent to prison for 2% years.
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