Malaysian police arrest 6 Japanese, 1 Malaysian for online scam
KUALA LUMPUR (Kyodo) -- Malaysian police said late Friday they have arrested six Japanese men and a Malaysian for their suspected involvement in onlin
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian authorities arrested seven individuals on Wednesday in a raid targeting suspected online scam activities, according to Perak police chief Mohd Alwi Bin Zainal Abidin. The suspects, comprising six Japanese nationals and one Malaysian, were apprehended during a search of a property in Ipoh, the capital of Perak state.
Alwi stated that the suspects, ranging in age from 22 to 58, were allegedly involved in a call center scam focused on identity impersonation, particularly impersonating friends. The operation, which began in mid-August 2026, led to the seizure of 16 mobile phones, a laptop, a Wi-Fi router, and a set of house keys. The detained Japanese suspects remain in custody pending a court decision, which is scheduled for Sunday.
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