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Cybercrime news — September 20, 2026

Publications tagged with Cybercrime published on September 20, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. SocietyOrganized CrimeFraudCybercrimeCyberattack

    Johor Police Bust 4 Cross-Border Scam Syndicates, 25 Arrested

    Johor police have conducted raids, dismantling at least 4 cross-border scam syndicates operating in Johor state. Approximately 25 arrests were made, including 14 Chinese nationals. The syndicates were involved in fake online gambling, love scams, fake e-commerce, and cryptocurrency scams, targeting victims mainly from China, Thailand, and Singapore. They recruited members through social media, offering monthly salaries of RM3,000 to RM4,000 for 'customer service' roles. Laptops, mobile phones, and other electronic devices, valued at over RM75,000, were seized. All arrested individuals have been remanded for further investigation under Section 420 of the Malaysian Penal Code.
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  2. SportsMiddle EastDefenseIntelligenceCybercrime

    Turkey Arrests 201 Suspects in International Forex Fraud Network Linked to Israel

    Turkish authorities have arrested 201 suspects, including 9 Israeli nationals, in a massive operation targeting an international forex fraud network operating from Turkey. The network, which promised high returns on investments in forex and cryptocurrencies, is accused of defrauding victims across Europe, the Far East, and Africa. The operation, coordinated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, involved raids on 286 addresses belonging to 28 companies with 42 call centers. Assets worth approximately 1.5 billion Turkish Lira, 80 vehicles, and 12 properties were seized. Investigations revealed significant links to Israel in the ownership structures and beneficial owners of the companies.
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