{
  "id": 11438943,
  "title": "No more bets: 46 nabbed in KL gambling call centre raids",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/no-more-bets-46-nabbed-in-kl-gambling-call-centre-raids",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T12:09:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1546361/no-more-bets-46-nabbed-kl-gambling-call-centre-raids"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: In a crackdown on suspected online gambling operations, police arrested 46 foreigners across nine call centres in the capital over the past two days. The operation, named Op Dadu Khas, was carried out on Oct 1 and 2. The suspects are accused of running online gambling call centres, with initial investigations revealing they targeted customers from China, Korea, and the Philippines. All arrested individuals admitted to involvement in organising online gambling activities, earning monthly salaries between RM2,000 and RM3,500. Police seized RM23,000 in cash and 24 laptop computers, 71 mobile phones, 10 WiFi modems, 12 monitors, and various accessories. The raids were conducted under the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 and Immigration Act 1959/63. Of the 46 suspects, 11 were remanded for three days, one for a day, 22 for four days, and 12 for 14 days to allow for further investigation. The public is advised to avoid gambling and remain vigilant against scams utilizing call centre operations. Information on gambling or fraudulent activities can be reported to the Kuala Lumpur police hotline or the nearest police station.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested 46 foreigners in raids on nine suspected online gambling call centres across the capital over the past two days.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}