Home Ministry vows to crush foreign worker fraud syndicates ‘at the root’

The Home Ministry (KDN) has pledged to eliminate foreign worker fraud syndicates "at the root" with no tolerance, according to its Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Immigration Department (JIM) is shifting from a defensive stance to an aggressive approach to dismantle these syndicates. Saifuddin highlighted the success of a recent operation, Ops Serkap, which took place on September 14 in Kuala Lumpur's Jalan Chan Sow Lin area, resulting in the arrest of 30 foreign nationals, including 11 suspected masterminds from Bangladesh.

The operation also led to the seizure of various items, including 18 laptops, 21 printers and scanners, three mobile phones, and 10 Bangladeshi international passports. Saifuddin emphasized that the syndicates' activities not only undermine the immigration system but also threaten public safety and allow illegal entry of foreigners.

He reiterated that the Madani Government is committed to maintaining a clean immigration system, tightening controls at entry points, and protecting the local job market from exploitation. Saifuddin warned that any foreign party or Malaysian attempting document forgery or illegal activities will face arrest and justice.