Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, Inspector-General of Police, states that Malaysia's visa exemption policy is a contributing factor to the presence of international scam syndicates in the country, making it easier for foreign criminals to operate here.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia 's visa exemption policy is among the factors why the international scam syndicates set up shop here, says Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail.
"It makes it easier for foreign criminals to operate in the country," he said at a press conference here on Friday . He was responding to a question on why international scam syndicates frequently use Malaysia as a transit hub or operational base.
However, he did not elaborate further. Mohd Khalid said police are working closely with the Immigration Department and other enforcement agencies to monitor the entry of foreigners and tourists. Earlier, he revealed that 187 foreign nationals and locals suspected of involvement in international online scam syndicates were arrested in raids under Ops Teguh 2.0 conducted on May 6 and 7. The operation targeted call centre activities, investment scams, financial fraud and cross-border commercial crimes involving both local and foreign victims. Keep pushing for labour reforms to safeguard teachers' rights, says NUTP
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