{
  "id": 8400370,
  "title": "Malaysian police arrest 6 Japanese, 1 Malaysian for online scam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/malaysian-police-arrest-6-japanese-1-malaysian-for-online-scam",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T06:29:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260919/p2g/00m/0na/009000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian authorities arrested seven individuals on Wednesday in a raid targeting suspected online scam activities, according to Perak police chief Mohd Alwi Bin Zainal Abidin. The suspects, comprising six Japanese nationals and one Malaysian, were apprehended during a search of a property in Ipoh, the capital of Perak state. Alwi stated that the suspects, ranging in age from 22 to 58, were allegedly involved in a call center scam focused on identity impersonation, particularly impersonating friends. The operation, which began in mid-August 2026, led to the seizure of 16 mobile phones, a laptop, a Wi-Fi router, and a set of house keys. The detained Japanese suspects remain in custody pending a court decision, which is scheduled for Sunday.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR (Kyodo) -- Malaysian police said late Friday they have arrested six Japanese men and a Malaysian for their suspected involvement in onlin",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysian police arrest six Japanese and one Malaysian for online scam",
    "Suspects aged 22 to 58, targeted call center scam using identity impersonation",
    "16 devices seized, operation began mid-August 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}