KUCHING, Nov 12: Seven online scam syndicates targeting overseas victims have been busted across Sarawak under Ops Magpie 01/2026, resulting in 42 arrests and the seizure of items worth an estimated RM229,500.
Sarawak Police Commissioner CP Saifullizan Ishak said the operation, conducted by the Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) from Oct 19 to 31 at suspected call centre premises in Bintulu, Kuching, Padawan, Miri and Sibu.
“Throughout October 2026, raids were carried out at seven premises comprising two bungalow houses, three terrace houses and two apartment units.
“The operation resulted in the arrest of 42 individuals aged between 19 and 61, comprising 36 men and six women.
