130 Malaysians detained in Pakistan cyber scam raid, police confirm
Some suspects reportedly wore Malaysian police uniforms during video calls to convince victims they were dealing with legitimate authorities.
Kuala Lumpur: Police in Malaysia are collaborating with Pakistani authorities following a raid on a suspected cyber scam center in Rawalpindi. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail stated that the matter has been referred to the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) after 130 Malaysians were detained.
Among the detainees, some possess valid visas, while others have overstayed their visas. The police are seeking additional details from Pakistani authorities to finalize the case. They have not yet received a comprehensive list of the individuals detained but are informed that the suspects hold Malaysian passports and originate from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
The investigation uncovered a syndicate operating from a call center in Pakistan, posing as bank customer service representatives via Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications. Victims were conned into transferring funds through Touch 'n Go eWallet, which was then converted into cryptocurrency. The syndicate is allegedly led by a Malaysian national residing in Cambodia with support from supervisors and call center managers in Pakistan.
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