PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 – The Immigration Department seized RM3.6 million and arrested 10 foreign nationals in a special operation targeting an illegal money transfer syndicate operating in Klang and Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 – The Immigration Department seized RM3.6 million and arrested 10 foreign nationals in a special operation targeting an illegal money transfer syndicate operating in Klang and Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.
According to Immigration Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban, the joint operation, conducted with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Cyber Security Malaysia, also uncovered 1,400 euros, 10,000 yuan, and gold jewelry linked to illicit financial activities.
Investigations revealed that three Indian nationals had misused their passes, two had overstayed, while three other Indian nationals and two Indonesian women lacked valid travel documents. All suspects, aged 21 to 57, have been sent to the Semenyih Immigration Depot for further action.
The syndicate, active for about a year, allegedly processed between RM15,000 and RM60,000 daily, with transactions peaking at RM110,000 during festive seasons. Operating under the guise of grocery stores and eateries, they provided unlicensed money transfer services primarily for Indonesian and Indian customers.
Authorities suspect the syndicate also used gold jewelry to smuggle funds out of Malaysia, bypassing formal banking channels. The case is being investigated under the Immigration Act 1959/63, as well as laws governing money services and anti-money laundering. — Bernama
Authorities suspect that the syndicate, disguised as grocery stores and eateries in Klang, Selangor, and Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur (pictured), provided unlicensed money transfer services primarily to Indonesian and Indian customers. — File picture by Hari Anggara
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