{
  "id": 8344687,
  "title": "Japanese-targeting scam syndicate dismantled in ipoh, seven arrested",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/japanese-targeting-scam-syndicate-dismantled-in-ipoh-seven-arrested",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T00:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127445/japanese-targeting-scam-syndicate-dismantled-in-ipoh-seven-arrested"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "PERAK police have dismantled an online scam syndicate targeting Japanese citizens after raiding a house in Taman Merdeka, Ipoh, and arresting seven suspects, including six Japanese nationals. Police seized electronic equipment worth about RM20,000 du...",
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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."
}