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Malaysia's authorities have intensified efforts against cybercrime, arresting more than 45,000 individuals and opening nearly 165,500 investigation files related to online scams in the past two years.
Malaysian authorities arrested 291 individuals in a significant anti-narcotics operation, including a gang leader claiming the 'Datuk' title, and seized drugs worth RM6.26 million in what marks a substantial blow to regional trafficking networks.
Police have intercepted 650kg of cannabis buds at Kuala Lumpur International Airport since January, leading to the arrest of 38 individuals, including foreigners, in an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
Malaysian police have arrested a woman in her 20s following investigations into an alleged kidnapping incident. Bukit Aman CID chief M Kumar indicated the arrest came after inconsistencies in the victim's account prompted authorities to question the legitimacy of the case.
Malaysian police have arrested 58 people, including four women, in a major crackdown targeting illegal sports betting and online gambling operations connected to the 2026 World Cup.