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Organized Crime news — September 20, 2026

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

5 publications

  1. SocietyTrialOrganized CrimeFraud

    Six-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Struck by Car in Ekibastuz Courtyard

    A six-year-old boy died after being hit by a car in the courtyard of a residential building in Ekibastuz. The incident occurred on the evening of September 19, with the boy reportedly riding a bicycle before the collision. A criminal case has been opened, and the driver, a girl, has been detained. The boy's family is seeking witnesses and any available footage of the incident.
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  2. 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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  5. SocietyLocal GovOrganized CrimeWhite-collarFraud

    Indonesian Fraud Gang Exposed

    A group of Indonesian nationals, led by two individuals, is involved in professional fraud, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. They primarily target and defraud Indonesian citizens, with many victims trafficked to Myanmar. After her ex-boyfriend's arrest, a woman collaborated with other Indonesians to defraud fellow citizens of millions. The gang continues to operate from a rented house in Cambodia. Authorities are urged to arrest them.
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