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Police Dismantle Perfume Investment Scam Ring, Six Arrests in KL Eco City Raid

Police have dismantled a fraudulent investment scheme centred on perfume trading, with six suspects arrested following a raid at an office in KL Eco City on Wednesday.

By Sarah Chen · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Sri Lanka arrests ex-justice minister's son over alleged drug kingpin bribe

Sri Lankan anti-corruption authorities have arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of a former justice minister, for allegedly negotiating a substantial bribe to secure the release of an extradited drug suspect.

By Sarah Chen · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Thailand Issues Arrest Warrant for Chinese Businessman Linked to Crypto-Mining Scam Network

Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for Chinese businessman Wang Yicheng over his alleged involvement in illegal cryptocurrency mining operations used to launder proceeds from international scams and online gambling.

By Sarah Chen · 25 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Kuala Lumpur Police Report Significant Decline in Cable Theft Cases

Kuala Lumpur police have recorded a marked reduction in cable theft incidents, with only 71 cases reported between January and May compared to 205 throughout 2024, as enforcement efforts intensify.

By Sarah Chen · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Police Seize Over 650kg of Cannabis at KLIA as Drug Trafficking Ring Dismantled

Police have confiscated 653.6 kilogrammes of cannabis buds at KLIA this year, resulting in 38 arrests as authorities intensify efforts against international drug trafficking networks operating through Malaysia's busiest air hub.

By Sarah Chen · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysian Police Arrest 1,156 in Major World Cup Gambling Crackdown

Malaysian authorities have intensified enforcement against illegal gambling, arresting 1,156 individuals and conducting 868 raids targeting World Cup-related betting activities ahead of the FIFA 2026 tournament.

By Sarah Chen · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Police Bust Major Cannabis Operation at KLIA, Nab 38 Suspects

Malaysian police have confiscated over 650 kilograms of cannabis buds at Kuala Lumpur International Airport since January, leading to the arrest of 38 individuals, including foreign nationals, in a sweeping crackdown on drug trafficking networks.

By Sarah Chen · 24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Six arrested after parang attack injures two at Jelutong temple

Six men have been detained by police following a brazen parang attack at a Jelutong temple that severely injured two victims, raising fresh concerns about gang violence in Penang.

By Sarah Chen · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Police Break Up Major Drug Operation in Butterworth, Arrest Couple and Seize RM9.7 Million in Narcotics

Penang police have arrested a couple and dismantled a significant drug-processing operation at a Butterworth condominium, recovering narcotics valued at RM9.7 million in what authorities describe as a major breakthrough against organised trafficking networks.

By Sarah Chen · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Police Bust Equipment Smuggling Ring Feeding Online Scam Networks

Ipoh police have arrested three people, including two Chinese citizens, suspected of operating a supply chain that equipped online scam operations. The busts highlights how criminal networks depend on steady equipment flows to maintain their fraud infrastructure.

By Sarah Chen · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Vietnam Busts International Cybercrime Ring Smuggling Foreigners for Online Fraud Operations

Ho Chi Minh City police have dismantled criminal networks smuggling foreign nationals into Vietnam to establish online fraud operations, arresting 26 suspects and seizing hundreds of computers and mobile phones across eight cases.

By Sarah Chen · 22 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Nine foreign nationals detained over online scam operations at Malaysia-Thailand border

Police arrested nine foreign nationals of different nationalities in Pengkalan Kubor, Kelantan, on suspicion of orchestrating online scam activities. The detainees allegedly entered Malaysia specifically to conduct fraud operations.

By Sarah Chen · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Senior Prince Group Executive Arrested in Japan for Document Fraud

Japanese authorities have arrested Hu Shi, a senior executive of the Cambodia-based Prince Holding Group, alongside two accomplices for submitting false residential documents. The syndicate is sanctioned by the US and Britain for operating large-scale scam compounds.

By Sarah Chen · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Five arrested in RM77,000 scratch-and-win swindle targeting senior citizens

Five individuals have been arrested in connection with a scratch-and-win lottery fraud operation that victimised two elderly women across Perak, with losses totalling RM77,000 in valuables and cash.

By Sarah Chen · 22 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Australia's Largest Cocaine Seizure Signals Growing Drug Trafficking Crisis in the Region

Australian authorities have seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine in the country's biggest-ever drug haul, valued at A$816 million. Two men face life imprisonment charges following the discovery in western Sydney.

By Sarah Chen · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Police conduct major Selangor crackdown, netting 349 suspects and 39 wanted fugitives

Malaysian police mounted an intensive four-day operation across Selangor, detaining 349 suspects including 39 wanted individuals through 235 separate raids and inspections at high-crime areas.

By Sarah Chen · 22 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Selangor Police Round Up 349 Suspects in Major Four-Day Organised Crime Operation

Malaysian police have arrested 349 individuals across Selangor in a four-day enforcement drive, including five suspects wanted under security legislation. The integrated operation targeted organised crime networks and individuals with outstanding warrants.

By Sarah Chen · 21 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Terengganu Police Bust Major Drug Operation, Seize Luxury Vehicles and RM1.76 Million in Cannabis

Terengganu police have arrested two brothers suspected of running a significant drug operation from their Kampung Duyong Besar residence, recovering luxury vehicles and RM1.76 million in cannabis-related products.

By Sarah Chen · 21 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

One arrested in Kelantan kidnapping case as manhunt continues for second suspect

Police have arrested one suspect in a Kelantan kidnapping case while continuing their hunt for a second alleged perpetrator. Two men were taken across the Thai border illegally in June.

By Sarah Chen · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Two men arrested after S$235,000 diamond heist at Chinatown jewellery store

Singapore police have arrested two men suspected of stealing a diamond valued at more than S$235,000 from a Chinatown jewellery store using a sophisticated sleight-of-hand swap. The stolen gem was recovered at the airport.

By Sarah Chen · 20 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

MMEA breaks up smuggling ring with RM212,000 contraband cigarette haul in Kelantan

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has seized 24 boxes of contraband cigarettes worth approximately RM212,000 in an operation at Kampung Penambang, Kelantan, disrupting a significant regional smuggling network.

By Sarah Chen · 20 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Three women arrested in Kuching over illegal World Cup betting operations

Police in Kuching have arrested three women suspected of running illegal betting operations linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The arrests were made during separate raids across the district.

By Sarah Chen · 19 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Police Round Up 58 Suspects in Nationwide Crackdown on World Cup Betting Operations

Kuala Lumpur police have arrested 58 individuals, four of them women, in a major enforcement operation targeting illegal sports betting and online gambling linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

By Sarah Chen · 18 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Clandestine Fuel Operation in Sarawak Yields Major Seizure and Four Arrests

Law enforcement in Miri, Sarawak dismantled an underground fuel trafficking operation hidden within a private residence, confiscating 15,000 litres of diverted subsidised diesel and apprehending four suspects in connection with the illegal enterprise.

By Sarah Chen · 18 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

MACC Arrests 13 in 'Contract Cartel' Crackdown Including Government Official

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 13 individuals, including a government agency director, in a sweeping operation targeting alleged collusion in contract procurement. The suspected cartel scheme has triggered fresh scrutiny of public sector tendering processes.

By Azizah Rahman · 17 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Student Arrested With RM1.17mil Cannabis Haul At Border Checkpoint

Authorities arrested a private higher education student on Monday at Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint attempting to smuggle 14.63kg of cannabis buds worth RM1.17 million across the border from a neighbouring country.

By Sarah Chen · 17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Man arrested as police seize RM1.7 million in drugs from Segambut residence

Police arrested a man and seized various drugs worth more than RM1.7 million during a raid on a Segambut residence in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

By Sarah Chen · 16 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Mexican Mayor Gunned Down in Oaxaca

Gunmen shot dead José Ángel Bravo Martínez, mayor of San Miguel Amatitlán in Mexico's Oaxaca state, in the latest assault on local government officials in the country.

By Azizah Rahman · 15 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

FBI Targets Chinese-Linked Cyber Fraud Operations Across Southeast Asia

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is ramping up efforts with Southeast Asian law enforcement to shut down scam compounds and organised crime networks operating throughout the region.

By Sarah Chen · 10 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Nigerian drug lord arrested in Bangkok after seven years operating transnational cocaine ring

Bangkok police have arrested a 36-year-old Nigerian man alleged to be the leader of the Dodorima drug gang. The suspect, who had lived in Thailand for seven years, is accused of generating over 380 million baht annually through cocaine trafficking and money laundering operations.

By Sarah Chen · 10 Jun 2026 · 1 min read