Malaysian Police Bust Two International Scam Syndicates
Malaysian police have raided and dismantled two international scam syndicates operating in Melaka. The first syndicate, based in a hotel in Melaka Raya, was involved in an online investment scam targeting Chinese nationals. Police arrested 14 Chinese nationals and seized electronic devices and cash worth approximately RM47,500. The second syndicate, operating from a resort in Ayer Keroh, was engaged in online love scams targeting Vietnamese citizens. Police arrested 15 men, including 14 Vietnamese and 1 Chinese national, and seized electronic devices and passports worth around RM43,400. Both syndicates are being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code and the Immigration Act.3 sourcesSee all sources