{
  "id": 7080640,
  "title": "Illegal immigrants scramble, struggle with authorities as 472 detained in crackdown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/illegal-immigrants-scramble-struggle-with-authorities-as-472-detained",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T08:03:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1531865/illegal-immigrants-scramble-struggle-authorities-472-detained-crackdown"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities conducted a massive operation against undocumented foreigners in Lebuh Pudu, detaining 472 individuals after screening over 2,500 people. The operation, dubbed Op Bersepadu Mega, involved numerous government agencies and began at 11am. The authorities discovered a suspected prostitution den on an upper floor, as well as a premises where a fake doctor was treating foreign patients. Several business premises and hostel buildings were forced open to conduct checks. Some detained foreigners struggled with enforcement officers as they attempted to flee the scene. The detainees included nationals from Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, China, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe. The majority were found to be lacking valid identification documents or overstaying their visas. The area is known for attracting large numbers of foreigners during weekends, making it a hotspot for undocumented immigrants.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Foreigners scrambled to escape, locked themselves inside premises and even struggled with enforcement officers as authorities descended on Lebuh Pudu in a massive crackdown today.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}