Melaka homestay raided, China-led scam syndicate targeting South Koreans busted
KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department has busted an online investment scam syndicate targeting South Koreans, arresting 34 people in a raid on a homestay in Klebang Kechil, Melaka.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has dismantled a scam network targeting South Korean investors, arresting 34 individuals during a raid on a Melaka homestay. The suspects, aged between 20 and 51, included 29 Chinese men, two Chinese women, a Taiwanese man, and two local men suspected of being caretakers. According to the Immigration director-general, the syndicate operated from the homestay to circumvent authorities.
They deceived South Koreans through social media and communication apps, offering high returns on short-term investments. The operation, staffed by Chinese and Taiwanese operators, managed customer service, investment information, and data storage. The local suspects were paid RM3,000 a month to supervise workers and provide daily needs.
Foreign operatives were confined to the premises during work hours, with meals delivered by the locals. The syndicate's activities spanned three months, during which they seized telecommunications equipment worth RM318,600. Three Chinese nationals overstayed their visas, while others lacked valid travel documents. The detainees were taken to Putrajaya for further scrutiny.
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