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Illegal cockfighting gambling in Perak, Malaysia

Overview

In October 2026, police in Perak, Malaysia, conducted a raid on an illegal cockfighting gambling syndicate located in an orchard area near Batu Gajah. The operation resulted in the arrest of 41 men, consisting of 40 locals and one Indonesian national.

Authorities identified a 50-year-old local man as the organizer and owner of the premises. During the raid, police seized RM114,211 in cash. Investigations indicated that the gambling activities had been in operation since early 2026, with betting stakes reportedly reaching up to RM20,000 per round. The case is being investigated under the Open Gaming Houses Act 1953, the Animal Welfare Act 2015, and the Immigration Act 1959/63.

Entities

Sidorejo Village · Perak Police · Batu Gajah · Perak Veterinary Services Department · Pagelaran Police Sector

Claims

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Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Perak police arrest 41 men in illegal cockfighting raid

    Perak police arrested 41 men, including one Indonesian national, during a raid on an illegal cockfighting gambling syndicate in Batu Gajah, seizing over RM114,000 in cash.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Malang Regency Police destroy suspected cockfighting gambling arena

    Malang Regency police dismantled and destroyed a suspected cockfighting gambling arena in Sidorejo Village following community reports of illegal activity.

Sources

berita.rtm.gov.my · beritajatim.com · malang-post.com · thesun.my · utusan.com.my