Malaysia cracks down on foreign worker document fraud syndicates

Malaysian Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has announced a zero-tolerance policy against syndicates involved in foreign worker fraud and the production of forged documents. He stated that the Immigration Department is shifting from a defensive stance to a proactive approach to dismantle these networks at their source.

During a recent enforcement operation known as ‘Ops Sergap’ in Kuala Lumpur, authorities raided 11 premises in the Jalan San So Lin commercial area. The operation resulted in the arrest of 30 foreign nationals, including 11 suspected masterminds from Bangladesh. Among those detained were 16 Bangladeshis, one Myanmar national, and two Indonesians.

Law enforcement seized various items, including 18 laptops, 21 printers and scanners, three mobile phones, and 10 Bangladeshi international passports. Authorities also recovered forged electronic temporary employment visit passes (e-PLKS) and printed fake police reports. Reports indicate that forged e-PLKS documents were being sold for 150 Ringgit each, while fake police reports were sold for 70 Ringgit.