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Japanese-targeting scam syndicate dismantled in ipoh, seven arrested

The men allegedly used as a call centre to impersonate victims’ friends and defraud people in Japan

Updated 41 minutes ago · Published on 19 Sep 2026 8:54AM

Japanese-targeting scam syndicate dismantled in ipoh, seven arrested — Police in Perak arrests six Japanese nationals and a Malaysian man after raiding a house in Taman Merdeka, Ipoh - September 19, 2026

PERAK police have dismantled an online scam syndicate targeting Japanese citizens after raiding a house in Taman Merdeka, Ipoh, and arresting seven suspects, including six Japanese nationals.

Police seized electronic equipment worth about RM20,000 during the operation, which disrupted the alleged cross-border scam operation targeting victims in Japan.

The suspects are alleged to have operated the premises as a call centre, impersonating victims’ friends to deceive them into transferring money. - September 19, 2026

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