KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities on Thursday (Sep 19) arrested the chief executive and other senior managers of an Islamic conglomerate accused of running charity homes where children were alleg
The headquarters of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings in Rawang is seen on the outskirts of Selangor state, Malaysia on Sep 19, 2024.
A GISB representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Nasiruddin and his lawyer were not immediately available.Members of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings escorted by Royal Malaysian Police officers depart after a court appearance in Seremban, Malaysia on Sep 19, 2024.
Police last week rescued more than 400 children and youths from the homes they said were run by GISB, though the firm has denied managing the shelters. Many of those rescued showed signs of neglect, as well as physical and sexual abuse, officials say. Three men detained as part of the police investigation into GISB were also separately charged in court on Thursday, Razarudin said.
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