Malaysian police raid online scam centres in Johor, arrest 335 people
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Malaysian police raided 32 premises in Forest City, Johor, on July 15, arresting 335 individuals linked to online scam call centers. The operation, announced by Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad, also seized assets worth approximately 1 million ringgit (US$245,000). The raids targeted two areas identified as hubs for fraudulent activities. This crackdown highlights ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime in Malaysia.
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Scam centres prey on vulnerable individuals.
335 people were arrested during the raid.
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Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad stated that the operation targeted two areas identified as hubs for call centres running online fraud activities.
South China Morning Post- Scam centres prey on vulnerable individuals.
- 335 arrests highlight the scale of the issue.
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Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad stated that the operation targeted two areas identified as hubs for call centres running online fraud activities.
South China Morning PostAssets worth about 1 million ringgit (US$245,000) were seized.
South China Morning Post335 people were arrested during the raid.
South China Morning Post