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The UN's International Organisation for Migration warns that trafficking into online scam operations has become one of the world's fastest-growing forms of human trafficking, with criminals targeting educated professionals through fake job advertisements.
Malaysian police have dismantled a major illegal online gambling syndicate generating RM27 million daily, with 161 arrests following coordinated raids across 19 Klang Valley premises disguised as legitimate businesses.
Eleven individuals accused of being part of the 'Geng Vinod' criminal network are expected to appear in court tomorrow. Their arrests have reportedly enabled police to resolve 21 gang-related robbery incidents across Selangor.
Johor police have dismantled a significant methamphetamine trafficking network, arresting eight suspects—including a teenage school dropout serving as transporter—and seizing 60.78kg of drugs valued at RM3.04 million during coordinated raids.
Singapore police arrested 17 people across multiple locations in a coordinated crackdown on illegal gambling operations, seizing more than S$720,000 in cash and electronic devices used in remote wagering.
Malaysian Customs authorities have dismantled two major smuggling syndicates in Kuala Lumpur, recovering contraband valued at RM2.57 million including illicit liquor and chewing tobacco products during simultaneous operations.
Johor Baru police have arrested three foreigners and seized nearly RM770,000 worth of contraband cigarettes during a Wednesday night raid on a residential property, intensifying efforts against illegal tobacco trafficking in the state.
A Thai court has sentenced a mother to seven and a half years in prison for human trafficking after she sent her 12-year-old daughter to work in a Tokyo massage parlour where the child was forced into sexual services.
Malaysian police have dismantled a significant portion of illegal gambling networks exploiting World Cup interest, arresting 1,156 individuals through coordinated enforcement operations and conducting 868 raids across Kuala Lumpur.
Perak police have arrested five individuals linked to a scratch-and-win lottery scam that victimised two elderly women across Ipoh and Taiping, with losses exceeding RM77,000 in combined jewellery and cash.
Police in Phu Tho province have charged four individuals, including a Chinese citizen, for attempting to relocate a sophisticated online scam operation from Cambodia into Vietnam. The plot was dismantled before the fraud centre could become operational.
Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced the Road Transport Amendment Bill 2025 will be tabled Monday, featuring 11 areas of reform and 42 clauses aimed at cracking down on illegal street racing and organized criminal syndicates.
Police have dismantled an illegal gambling operation running from an upscale condominium in Bukit Jalil, Cheras. The Saturday raid resulted in 15 arrests as authorities target organized gaming syndicates.