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2 clusters · 23 sources · 10 days · First seen 11 days ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Malaysian police operations against scam syndicates

Overview

Malaysian law enforcement has conducted multiple operations to dismantle online scam syndicates across different regions. In Selangor, police carried out nine operations between October 20 and 26, 2026, resulting in the arrest of 58 individuals, including 50 foreign nationals and eight locals. These suspects allegedly operated call centers involved in stock investment scams, love scams, and fake job offers. Additionally, police arrested three suspects for an impersonation scheme involving the Raja Muda of Selangor, which allegedly caused losses of RM1.42 million through fraudulent property and vehicle sales.

In Kedah, police reported dismantling seven syndicates through operations conducted during the first ten months of 2026. This resulted in the arrest of 87 individuals, comprising 27 Malaysians and 60 foreign nationals from China, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. Authorities noted that these groups frequently use abandoned premises, such as hotels or shop houses, to conduct activities targeting domestic and international victims. Reported methods include banking transaction abuse, fake lotteries, and impersonating enforcement officers.

Entities

West Sumatra · Kedah Police · Kepulauan Riau · Arman Achdiat · Polresta Serang Kota

Timeline

2 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Kedah police dismantle seven online scam syndicates
Kedah police arrested 87 individuals linked to seven online scam syndicates using abandoned buildings as call centers to target victims in Malaysia and several other countries.
11 days ago

[CRIME] 20 sources
Selangor Police dismantle online scam syndicate and impersonation ring
Selangor police arrested 58 individuals in a crackdown on an online scam syndicate and detained three suspects for a RM1.42 million fraud involving the impersonation of a Selangor royal aide.

Sources

antaranews.com · bantenekspres.co.id · berita.rtm.gov.my · beritajatim.com · beritariau.com · ekbis.harianjogja.com · indiebanyumas.com · jpnn.com · kosmo.com.my · m.jpnn.com · malay.news · matapapua.com · mediabalinews.com · mediabanten.com · megapolitan.okezone.com · nusantara.media · radargarut.id · riaukepri.com · sabahnewstoday.com.my · salingkamedia.com · thehastingscenter.org · tvsarawak.my · utusan.com.my