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Police raid gambling call centre network, detain 74 foreign nationals
Authorities have conducted simultaneous raids across eight residential premises as part of a crackdown on an organised gambling and scam operation. The sweeping enforcement action resulted in the detention of 74 foreign nationals and the seizure of suspected drug-related items.
LSN Malaysia ·
Police executed coordinated raids across multiple locations in a targeted operation against an illegal gambling and fraud syndicate operating from residential properties. The simultaneous enforcement action on eight premises led to the apprehension of 74 foreign nationals suspected of involvement in the unlicensed call centre operation.
Investigators discovered evidence pointing to an organised network facilitating illegal gambling activities and financial fraud schemes. The operation utilised call centre infrastructure to contact and defraud victims, with the network spanning multiple residential locations to evade detection.
During the raids, authorities seized items suspected to be drug-related, indicating possible connections between the gambling syndicate and narcotics-related activities. The seized materials have been sent for further forensic analysis and investigation.
All detainees are currently assisting police with ongoing inquiries. Investigations are continuing to identify additional network members and determine the full scope of the criminal enterprise. Authorities have urged the public to report suspicious call centre activities or potential fraud schemes to the police hotline.