Police bust online scam syndicate, arrest 31 in Pahang raids

Key points

• "The case is being investigated under Section 420 and Section 120B of the Penal Code, as well as relevant provisions under the Immigration Act," he said at a press conference at the Pahang Contingent Police Headquarters here today.
• He added that the syndicate utilised fake social media accounts, messaging applications, and internet networks to deceive victims and conceal their true identities.
• "The syndicate's modus operandi included online investment scams, love scams, and part-time job offer scams targeting victims from China, Europe, and the United States," he said.

Sentences selected automatically from the original article by New Straits Times.