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Police dismantle KL call centre running online gambling, scam operations
Malaysian authorities have arrested 74 foreign nationals in a major operation targeting an organised crime syndicate operating an illegal call centre in Kuala Lumpur. The bust uncovered a sophisticated network running online gambling and financial scam operations.
LSN Malaysia ·
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) conducted the operation against the organised syndicate, which was operating from a sophisticated call centre facility in the capital. Among those arrested were 74 nationals from China, Vietnam, and Taiwan who were allegedly involved in running the illegal gambling and fraud operations.
The busted call centre is suspected of targeting victims across multiple countries, with operatives making cold calls to solicit money for fraudulent online gambling schemes and other financial scams. Police investigations revealed the syndicate had established elaborate systems to process payments and move illicit funds across international borders.
The arrests represent a significant blow to transnational organised crime networks that have increasingly targeted Southeast Asia as a base for scam operations. Authorities seized various electronic equipment and documentation from the premises as evidence in their ongoing investigation.
The PDRM has intensified efforts to combat such syndicates in recent months, working with regional law enforcement agencies to dismantle cross-border criminal networks. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant against unsolicited calls and messages promoting gambling or investment schemes, particularly those originating from overseas operators.