Kuala Lumpur CCID cripples eight online scam centres and arrests 57 suspects, urging the public to stay alert to fraud risks
PETALING JAYA: Police have crippled eight online scam call centres and arrested 57 individuals during a series of operations carried out across the capital between Nov 10 and 14.
In a statement, Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadrul Marsus said the operations were conducted by the Kuala Lumpur Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID), with support from district and contingent-level teams, to curb online fraud syndicates targeting victims locally and abroad.
“Of the 57 suspects arrested, five were Malaysians while 52 were foreign nationals.
The arrests were made at several residential units around Kuala Lumpur that had been turned into illegal operational centres.
“Initial investigations show that all those detained were syndicate workers involved in various modus operandi, including fake job offer scams and non-existent cryptocurrency investment schemes, mainly targeting foreign victims,” he said.
Fadrul added that all suspects have been charged in court under Section 120B(2) of the Penal Code for abetting online scam activities, as well as offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63 involving travel document violations.
He also said police will continue intensifying operations to eliminate online scam networks and urged the public to remain cautious when dealing with financial transactions.
“Always verify with the authorities before making any payments,” he said, adding that suspicious activities or crime-related information can be reported to the Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline at 03-2115 9999 or the nearest police station.
