PUTRAJAYA, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Immigration Department has detained 64 foreigners suspected of involvement in an online scam syndicate believed to have raked in up to RM6 million in illicit profits over the past two months.
Immigration Busts Online Scam Syndicate, 64 Foreigners Nabbed
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Malaysia's immigration department arrested 64 foreigners in a scam operation that made up to RM6 million in two months.
- 64 foreigners detained in online scam operation in Kuala Lumpur.
- Syndicate made RM100,000 to RM150,000 daily by offering fake services.
- Rents for properties used in the scam ranged from RM5,000 to RM25,000 monthly.
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