Immigration busts online scam ring operating out of Langkawi resorts
Immigration director-general Khairul Dzaimee Daud says 164 foreigners and locals, believed to be part of an online scam syndicate, were arrested at three resorts in Langkawi today. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, January 12, 2023.
Immigration director-general Khairul Dzaimee Daud said the raid was mounted by its Putrajaya Intelligence and Special Operations Division following information gathered from the local community. He said the syndicate, believed to be masterminded by Chinese nationals, also recruited Malaysians to carry out their illegal activities.
“Our investigation also found that the Malaysian suspects were paid RM3,000 per month and a commission of RM15 for each person they recruited.”
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