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Malaysia Dismantles Islamic State Network Involving Workers From Bangladesh
- On July 4 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian authorities dismantled an ISIS-linked network using social media to spread ideology and raise funds among Bangladeshi migrant workers.
- Malaysian migrant workers' economic hardship and undocumented status are exploited through social media to radicalize and recruit them for ISIS, amid Malaysia's heavy reliance on foreign labor.
- Malaysian police detained 36 Bangladesh nationals since April, with an estimated 100–150 members using WhatsApp and Telegram to recruit for ISIS.
- Malaysian authorities charged five suspects and plan to deport 15 others, while 16 remain in custody pending investigation, highlighting ongoing legal efforts against the network.
- Malaysian authorities warn the country risks becoming a terror transit and coordination hub if the ISIS-linked network remains unchecked, prompting international collaboration with Interpol to address security threats.
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At least 36 arrests of men between 25 and 35 years of age in a series of operations against the terror network promoted since April on the territory. The militia recruited new levers through WhatsApp, with rituals and oaths. Among other objectives of the group the raising of funds to finance operations in Syria and South Asia.
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Malaysia dismantles Islamic State network involving workers from Bangladesh
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities have dismantled a network that used social media to spread ideology and raise funds for the Islamic State militant group among Bangladeshi nationals working in the country, its top police official said on Friday (Jul 4). Muslim-majority Malaysia has detained hundreds of
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