THE old AIDS stunt is back as robbers in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, attempt to rob Singaporeans.
A Stomp contributor, known only as Tommi, said that a man approached him with a syringe and demanded money from him at a Johor Bahru petrol kiosk earlier today (May 2).
The small-built man, who was approximately 40 years old, told Tommi that he was infected with AIDS, and that the syringe was filled with his blood. He threatened to jab Tommi with the syringe if the latter did not give in to his demands.
Tommi's friend, who had encountered the same robber, handed over 100 ringgit ($41) to the robber when he fell victim to the man.
The Stomp contributor was approached by the man when he got into his car and was about to close the door. The man repeated his threats with the syringe, but before he could proceed further, Tommi slammed his door against the man's head and kicked him, before shutting his car door shut. Tommi also sounded his horn to attract attention.
The robber stood up and walked off calmly, and Tommi escaped unharmed.
Similar robberies involving syringe-wielding men targetting Singaporeans visiting Johor Bahru had occurred in the past.
