# Southeast Asian online gambling syndicate activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/southeast-asian-online-gambling-syndicate-activity
> Updated: 2026-10-23T06:16:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Southeast Asia have conducted raids targeting international online gambling and scam operations. In Medan, Indonesia, police dismantled an operation at an apartment complex, apprehending five men suspected of serving as cashiers for a Cambodian-linked syndicate. Investigators believe the group traveled to Indonesia specifically to manage deposits and payouts under the direction of a fugitive.

In Malaysia, police conducted separate operations against different syndicates. In Sungai Petani, authorities raided a former hotel used as a call center for a gaming scam targeting Bangladeshi citizens. In Taiping, Perak police dismantled a group targeting Australian citizens through various online gambling platforms, arresting six local men for promoting activities via Telegram and WeChat.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Malaysian police dismantle online gambling and scam syndicates

Malaysian police have arrested several individuals in separate raids targeting online gambling and scam syndicates targeting Bangladeshi and Australian citizens.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malaysian-police-dismantle-online-gambling-and-scam-syndicates

### 2026-10-21: Medan Police uncover Cambodian-linked online gambling ring

Police in Medan arrested five men operating an online gambling hub in an apartment, allegedly linked to a Cambodian syndicate.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medan-police-uncover-cambodian-linked-online-gambling-ring

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