Scam syndicates increasingly organised, like multinationals – police
ONLINE scam syndicates are becoming increasingly organised, with their operations now taking on the structure of a multinational company, Selangor police said. Selangor Commercial Crime Investigation Department deputy chief Assistant Commissioner Izw...
Selangor police say scam syndicates are becoming increasingly organised, with operations structured like multinational companies. Deputy Chief Assistant Commissioner Izwan Abd Karim explained that these groups now involve different teams, each handling specific aspects of the operation. Call centre operators follow scripts to contact potential victims, while mule account handlers source bank accounts for receiving and moving the stolen money.
Technical teams create fake websites and applications, maintain online systems, and mask telephone numbers. The entire process can be completed in just a few minutes, allowing funds to be converted into assets or cryptocurrency or passed through legitimate businesses to conceal their origin. Authorities are urged to report scams promptly to freeze the money before it's transferred.
However, tracing these syndicates becomes more challenging when their call centres or servers are based outside Malaysia, including in countries like Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The Royal Malaysia Police is collaborating with international enforcement agencies and extradition efforts to combat these transnational crimes.
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