G. Ramesh, 37, faced charges today at the Alor Setar Sessions Court for being a member of the organised criminal group known as the 'Rames Gang' operating in Kampung Sungai Division, Kuala Muda between January 2024 and December 4, 2025 [1, 2, 3]. The charge was framed under Section 130V(1) of the Penal Code, which carries a prison term ranging from five to 20 years upon conviction [1, 2, 3].
During the hearing, Ramesh nodded to indicate his understanding of the charge, but no plea was recorded since the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court [1, 2, 3]. Deputy public prosecutor Vatchira Wong Rui Fern represented the prosecution, while lawyer S. Shathish acted for the accused [1, 2, 3].
Ramesh was apprehended on May 22 under the operation named Op Tiga while aboard a flight from Bangkok to Hyderabad [1, 2, 3]. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar stated, "the suspect was detained while on a flight from Bangkok to Hyderabad before being brought back to Malaysia with assistance from both countries," referring to cooperation between Indian and Thai authorities in the arrest [1].
The authorities allege that Ramesh was involved with the 'Rames Gang' throughout the period from January 2024 to early December 2025 [1, 2, 3]. The ongoing legal proceedings will determine whether he is held criminally liable for membership in the organised crime group.
The next step in the judicial process will be his trial before the High Court, where the charges will be formally heard and evidence presented.
