MORE than 400 individuals have been arrested in connection with an online scam and illegal gambling syndicate uncovered in the capital earlier this week, Kuala Lumpur police have confirmed.
“I can confirm that the incident took place. We will provide further information soon as investigations are still ongoing,” said Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus during a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters today.
“There were a significant number of arrests in this case, and a special press briefing will be held in the near future,” he added.
The arrests followed a large-scale police operation targeting what is believed to be the largest syndicate of its kind in the capital. The raid was conducted at a commercial tower in Bangsar South, where authorities suspect the syndicate had been operating a call centre as part of its illegal activities.
Those detained were taken in police trucks in stages to nearby police stations for further questioning. - August 28, 2025
