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Former deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has characterised the investigation into the 'Gang Nicky' case as one of the most substantial inquiries undertaken by the Bukit Aman headquarters during his tenure in law enforcement.
Myanmar authorities have arrested 13 people in connection with gold shop robberies in Mandalay region. Investigators discovered three suspects were involved in both crimes, spanning nearly two years.
Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested 65 people, including four Malaysians and four Singaporeans, for operating a drug trafficking network that mixed the anaesthetic Etomidate into e-cigarette liquid. The operation targeted both Vietnamese and foreign customers across Southeast Asia.
Indonesian authorities have arrested a Malaysian pilot suspected of attempting to smuggle more than 70,000 ecstasy pills weighing 25kg into the country, highlighting persistent cross-border drug trafficking challenges in Southeast Asia.
Two Indonesian fishermen have been charged in Balik Pulau magistrate's court with drug trafficking related to the seizure of 113kg of methamphetamine valued at RM6.1 million in waters near Penang.
Coordinated police operations in Bukit Mertajam have dismantled a drug trafficking operation, resulting in three arrests and the confiscation of narcotics alongside two smoke hand grenades.
Penang police arrested eight foreign nationals accused of running an online travel scam from a luxury condominium. The syndicate allegedly defrauded victims across China and Taiwan through fake Japanese holiday packages.
Mexico's Security Minister announced the arrest of Ramon Angel, alias 'El R1,' a high-ranking operative within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, for orchestrating the November 2025 assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo in Michoacan state.
Former Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has described the investigation into 'Gang Nicky' as among the most impactful cases handled by Bukit Aman during his tenure, reflecting on its complexity and significance.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has obtained remand orders for 12 individuals suspected of participating in a scheme to illegally access the MyIMMs system and issue counterfeit employment passes.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has dismantled a criminal network that breached the MyIMMS database to generate counterfeit work permits. The operation represents a serious vulnerability in border security infrastructure.
Authorities have shut down a criminal network that hacked Malaysia's immigration database to issue fake work permits. The MACC and Immigration Department's coordinated operation targets a significant vulnerability in border security and labour control systems.
Seven people, six of them siblings, have been charged in Perak with trafficking heroin. The case highlights the growing involvement of family networks in Malaysia's drug trade.
Six brothers have been charged in Ipoh's Magistrate's Court with trafficking 118.87 grams of heroin. The charges follow a police operation that uncovered the alleged drug syndicate operating within the state.
The UN's International Organisation for Migration has flagged online scam compounds as one of the world's fastest-growing forms of human trafficking, with criminals targeting educated job seekers across social media platforms.
Myanmar's military-backed parliament has passed legislation permitting execution for those orchestrating forced labour in cyber-scam networks, reflecting regional efforts to combat transnational fraud syndicates.
Police have arrested a 31-year-old driver in Pasir Mas after discovering 30 bromeliad plants valued at RM6,000 concealed in his vehicle. The exotic plants are suspected to have been smuggled from Thailand.
Thai police conducted a major raid on a luxury Nonthaburi hotel operating as a covert gambling and drug facility. Officers arrested a Chinese national and three Myanmar citizens, seizing ketamine, gaming equipment, and cash in Operation Dragon Nest.
Malaysian authorities have detained twelve police officers, including senior-ranking members, for their alleged involvement in an extortion scheme targeting a Chinese businessman. The incident raises serious questions about internal oversight and corruption within law enforcement.
Eleven men have been arraigned before the Sepang Sessions Court on charges relating to their alleged involvement with the Vinod Gang, a criminal organisation. The court proceedings mark another significant action against organised crime activity in the country.
Police have arrested a local man suspected of involvement in an attempted robbery of a security van in Klang. Officers recovered a stolen shotgun during the operation, marking a significant breakthrough in a case that underscores ongoing security challenges.
Authorities in Pahang have arrested nine suspects linked to 'Geng Lakino Garuda,' a criminal network responsible for stealing solar cables and telecommunications equipment worth over RM900,000 across multiple locations.
Eleven alleged members of the notorious Vinod Gang, a criminal organisation blamed for numerous violent crimes in Selangor, are set to face charges at Sepang Sessions Court.
Police have arrested eleven individuals allegedly connected to the 'Geng Vinod' organised crime group. Their apprehension has helped close the investigation into 21 robbery incidents across Selangor, marking a significant breakthrough in tackling gang-related criminal activity in the state.
Ho Chi Minh City police have dismantled a sophisticated network trafficking etomidate-laced vapes, arresting 49 suspects including foreign nationals. Officers seized 1,670 pods and significant quantities of ketamine and methamphetamine in the operation.
Malaysian authorities have documented 180 citizens detained in foreign jurisdictions since 2024 for involvement in international drug trafficking schemes, predominantly recruited through deceptive employment offers.
Malaysian authorities have dismantled a major World Cup betting operation that processed approximately RM27 million in wagers each day, with 161 arrests including five suspected company directors or shareholders.
A man freed from captivity after a RM7 million ransom demand now faces arrest under preventive detention laws. Police investigations revealed probable ties to organised drug trafficking operations.
Johor Bahru police have arrested eight people in connection with a synthetic drug distribution network. The operation included a 16-year-old who allegedly used his grandfather's car as a mobile distribution point.
Authorities arrested multiple suspects in a GOF operation, including a man with six previous drug offences on his record, signalling intensified enforcement against trafficking networks.
An Indonesian court has convicted all 19 members of a human-trafficking syndicate accused of smuggling babies to Singapore and beyond. The mastermind, 70-year-old Lie Siu Luan, received a seven-year prison sentence for coordinating the illegal operation.
Police have connected a 23-year-old Malaysian detained in Sri Lanka with cocaine worth RM1.1 million to an organised international drug trafficking syndicate, marking fresh concerns over cross-border narcotics smuggling.
An Indian tourist has been imprisoned for more than two years after orchestrating the theft of a nearly S$200,000 diamond from a Singapore jewellery store using a counterfeit stone swap. The heist was foiled at Changi Airport.
Malaysian police have successfully rescued a kidnapped man within 48 hours of his abduction and arrested six suspects involved in a RM7 million ransom extortion scheme in Kuala Lumpur.
Hong Kong police have detained a 19-year-old from Sarawak suspected of being coerced by organised criminals to transport three kilogrammes of cannabis. Malaysian authorities believe the youth was deliberately targeted for recruitment.
Malaysian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated investment fraud operation in Melaka, leading to the arrest of 21 Chinese nationals suspected of orchestrating non-existent investment schemes that defrauded victims regionally.
Japanese authorities have arrested nine individuals suspected of running an illegal payment system that facilitated online casino gambling from within Japan. The operation reportedly moved 340 billion yen in customer funds.
Authorities have arrested two men and confiscated 100 boxes of suspected illegal liquor during an interstate enforcement operation. The suspects were caught mid-transfer between a lorry and car.
A 65-year-old man has been charged in Perlis with trafficking 39.9 litres of fentanyl, one of Malaysia's largest synthetic opioid seizures, underscoring escalating concerns over dangerous drug trafficking.
A jailed operative of the notorious Geng Upik organised crime syndicate has been charged with nine counts of money laundering in connection with transactions exceeding RM800,000, marking another legal development against the criminal network.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested two individuals following a significant drug operation bust at a food court parking lot, recovering 2,000 suspected yaba pills valued at RM20,000.
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A husband and wife linked to loan shark operations have denied involvement in three petrol bomb attacks in Ipoh. The couple appeared at Sessions Court on charges that carry severe criminal penalties for violent offences.
Thai police have arrested Ekkawit, an alleged intermediary in an international drug trafficking operation that attempted to smuggle heroin to Australia. The suspect admitted receiving THB100,000 to deliver drugs and claims to have participated in similar operations multiple times.
Penang authorities have dealt a significant blow to illegal drug operations by arresting a 40-year-old suspect and confiscating methamphetamine valued at over RM450,000 in a targeted operation against a local processing and distribution ring.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 33 people, among them enforcement officers and government employees, suspected of involvement in criminal operations targeting foreign nationals.
Malaysian police have dealt a significant blow to a major drug trafficking network operating in Perlis, arresting three individuals and confiscating liquid narcotics valued at RM34.31 million during coordinated raids in the state.
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Perak police have recovered 208 live ammunition rounds and firearm-like objects during coordinated raids in Sitiawan, leading to the detention of a suspect linked to weapons trafficking activities.
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Perak police have dismantled a robbery gang that preyed on migrant workers by impersonating police officers. Three local men were arrested following an incident in Manjung involving a foreign worker.
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A Kuala Lumpur businessman appeared in Sessions Court facing charges of membership in the Geng RT6 organised crime group, allegedly active in the Sentul area since 2020, as authorities intensify enforcement against criminal syndicates.
Macau authorities have arrested a 24-year-old Malaysian national attempting to smuggle nearly 3 kilograms of heroin worth approximately RM2 million. The suspect was allegedly recruited by a Malaysian drug syndicate and offered RM3,000 for the operation.
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A former kindergarten teacher pleaded not guilty to money laundering charges involving RM133,550 allegedly connected to an unlawful child-relocation scheme targeting New Zealand. The case raises concerns about exploitation networks.
Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur Customs Department has dismantled two major smuggling operations targeting liquor and tobacco, arresting foreign nationals and seizing contraband valued at RM2.57 million during enforcement sweeps.
German customs authorities have arrested a 22-year-old traveller at Berlin Airport after discovering 16 kilograms of ketamine concealed in his luggage. The drug was destined for Hong Kong via Zurich.
A businessman appeared in Sessions Court charged with membership in Geng RT6, an organised criminal syndicate. He is the 12th person charged in connection with the gang, signalling continuing law enforcement action against the group.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested eight men following a coordinated raid on illegal gambling operations at Selayang Wholesale Market, dismantling both a traditional See Ngo Lak den and an online betting network.
Hong Kong police have uncovered the territory's largest cocaine trafficking operation in a year, seizing 361kg of the drug from two yachts moored near Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter within days, arresting five suspects including a suspected kingpin.
Two brothers have been arrested by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency in a major operation that uncovered drugs valued at more than RM6.85 million destined for a neighbouring country via sea routes.
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The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has arrested two brothers following the seizure of drugs valued at RM6.95 million near Tanjung Piai, marking another significant success in maritime enforcement operations.
Penang police have dismantled two illegal football betting call centres and arrested 28 people under Operation Soga XI, a crackdown on unlicensed gambling ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
A migrant smuggling syndicate has adapted its operations by transporting undocumented migrants in small groups rather than large batches, according to Malaysian authorities. Thirteen Myanmar nationals were arrested in Kelantan during an operation.
Authorities have arrested nine individuals and recovered approximately RM3.75 million in seized assets including bauxite-bearing soil and heavy equipment during a crackdown on unauthorised mining operations at a Felda plantation in Kuantan.
Indonesian police have arrested a Chinese national at Jakarta's main airport after an Interpol red notice was issued by Beijing authorities. Zheng Rongjing is suspected of leading operations within a major online scam network based in Cambodia.
Police conducted three coordinated raids in Cheras on June 20, dismantling a major drug trafficking operation and preventing what authorities believe was an attempt to saturate the local market with controlled substances.
Malaysian authorities have arrested 291 individuals, including a gang leader falsely claiming a 'Datuk' title, in a significant drug enforcement operation that resulted in the seizure of narcotics valued at RM6.26 million.
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Security forces have arrested nine people and shut down an illegal bauxite extraction operation valued at RM3.75 million discovered within a Felda plantation in Pahang, signalling intensified enforcement against mining crimes.
A Malaysian man has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for his brief membership in a Cambodian scam syndicate that targeted Singaporeans. Despite being fired after three days for failing to cheat anyone, he was convicted of organised crime offences.