{
  "id": 6881219,
  "title": "Malaysia to investigate 30 citizens detained in Indonesia over online scams",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/malaysia-to-investigate-30-citizens-detained-in-indonesia-over-online",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T07:07:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1531182/malaysia-investigate-30-citizens-detained-indonesia-over-online-scams"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia will investigate 30 citizens detained in Indonesia over alleged involvement in online scams, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The investigation aims to determine if the suspects were acting independently or as part of a larger organized syndicate. The information gathered will help Malaysia formulate a plan for further action. Indonesian authorities detained the individuals at a hotel in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on Tuesday following intelligence reports of suspicious activities involving foreigners.",
  "summary": "PEKAN: Malaysia will conduct an investigation following the detention of 30 Malaysians suspected of being involved in online scam activities in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.",
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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."
}