Johor Police Arrest 335 Scam Suspects in Forest City Crackdown
Police said the syndicates used 32 premises to run love and cryptocurrency scams that targeted victims in China, Indonesia, Japan, the United States and Europe.
- On July 15, Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad dismantled two online scam syndicates in Forest City, arresting 335 people across 32 premises hosting fraudulent call centers.
- The syndicates allegedly ran fake cryptocurrency and love scams targeting victims in China and Indonesia. Arrested suspects included 309 Chinese nationals, 19 Indonesians, four Myanmar citizens, and four Malaysians providing logistical support.
- Authorities recovered 1,900 electronic devices, including 313 computers and 1,557 mobile phones, alongside assets worth about $245,000. The centers occupied five floors of luxury apartments and several bungalow units.
- Coordinating with Interpol, officials expect at least 194 foreign nationals to face charges in court. Investigators are tracking the mastermind while 159 suspects were set to be charged on Tuesday, July 28.
- Police confirmed no operational connections exist between these scam syndicates and the Network School, which authorities shuttered last week after revoking its business license.
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Malaysian police raided two call center gangs in the Forest City project, arresting 335 suspects, mostly Chinese nationals, and seizing numerous computers, mobile phones, and electronic devices.
Major Bust on Online Scam Activities in Johor
Malaysian police conducted a significant operation in Johor's Forest City, raiding 32 premises involved in online scam activities. The raid led to the arrest of 335 individuals and the seizure of assets valued at approximately 1 million ringgit, equivalent to $245,000. The action highlights ongoing efforts to combat fraud.
Malaysia busts scam centres in Forest City
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian police have raided 32 premises hosting online scam activities in Forest City in the state of Johor, arresting 335 people and seizing assets worth about 1 million ringgit ($245,000), the state police chief said on Tuesday.
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