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Police rescue 17 Jordanian child beggars in Kuala Lumpur crackdown
Authorities have rescued 17 Jordanian children during enforcement operations in Kuala Lumpur, with investigators suspecting they were victims of human trafficking. The children are believed to have been exploited by an organised syndicate.
LSN Malaysia ·
Police in Kuala Lumpur have rescued 17 Jordanian children during a series of raids, marking a significant breakthrough in combating child trafficking in the capital. The operations were conducted by law enforcement agencies working to address the exploitation of minors in the region.
According to M Kumar, director of the Criminal Investigation Department at Bukit Aman, preliminary investigations suggest the children were trafficked into Malaysia by an organised syndicate. The discovery underscores the vulnerability of foreign minors to exploitation networks operating in urban areas.
The rescued children have been taken into protective custody, with authorities initiating further investigations into the trafficking operation. Police are working to identify members of the syndicate believed responsible for bringing the children to Malaysia and forcing them into street begging.
The rescue operation reflects ongoing efforts by Malaysian law enforcement to combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable children. Authorities have urged the public to report suspected cases of child exploitation and trafficking to assist in dismantling organised criminal networks.