- Police Operation
- Scam Scheme
- Raids and Arrests
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has shut down a crypto investment scam call centre in Kuala Lumpur that was reportedly targeting Japanese citizens.
Police Operation
Authorities conducted coordinated raids on two luxury residences in Kuala Lumpur, resulting in the bust. The operation led to the arrest of 21 individuals aged between 22 and 37. The group included a Malaysian man, 16 Chinese nationals (one woman among them), a Laotian woman, and one man each from Hong Kong and Myanmar.
Scam Scheme
Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf, Director of the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID), stated that the foreign suspects were employed as customer service representatives, while the local man was identified as the caretaker of the call centre. The fraudulent scheme operated by the syndicate allegedly involved luring victims through social media platforms like Tinder and Monsters, and convincing them to invest using the Bitbank and CoinCheck applications.
Raids and Arrests
During their raid, the Malaysian police seized 17 computer systems, 55 mobile phones, a router, a set of keys, and two alarm units. The local suspect was released on police bail, while the remaining 20 individuals are still in remand under the Immigration Act 1959/63. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which addresses cheating and dishonesty.
In light of recent events, authorities continue to intensify efforts to combat crypto scams and protect citizens' interests.
