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Perak police have arrested 18 Chinese citizens following coordinated raids in Ipoh, breaking up what authorities believe is a sophisticated online scam operation. The busts represent ongoing efforts to combat cross-border cybercrime affecting Malaysians.
Malaysia's government has established a dedicated cross-agency committee to combat the surge in online scams, bringing together public agencies, financial institutions, telecommunications companies and major digital platforms in a coordinated enforcement effort.
Indonesian police have arrested Chinese national Zheng Rongjing at Jakarta's main airport following an Interpol red notice from Beijing. The suspect is accused of leading an international online scam network based in Cambodia.
ASEAN police forces are mounting a coordinated response to combat rapidly expanding online scam syndicates, with training initiatives and intelligence-sharing frameworks designed to combat cybercriminals relocating operations across regional borders.
Malaysia's cybercrime losses have nearly doubled to RM2.97 billion in 2025, with online fraud cases surging 87 percent year-on-year. Police and financial institutions launch joint campaign to combat the crisis.