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New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- New Straits Times
20 held in illegal KTV lounge raid catering only to Myanmar nationals
KUALA LUMPUR: A KTV-style entertainment outlet operating illegally in Bandar Manjalara was found offering two private karaoke rooms exclusively for Myanmar nationals. The outlet also provided guest relation officer (GRO) services to foreign patrons. The operation was uncovered during Op Noda, a raid conducted by the Kuala Lumpur police Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies Division (D7) at 12.10am. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said 20 Myanmar nationals, aged between 18 and 39, were arrested during the raid. "They included seven women suspected of working as GROs, a caretaker, another employee, and 11 male customers," he said in a statement today. Police also seized audio equipment, a decoder, tablets, alcoholic beverages, sales receipt books, and cash. Preliminary investigations revealed that the outlet had no business licence and was employing undocumented foreign workers. Rusdi said the outlet operated as a KTV karaoke lounge and catered exclusively to Myanmar nationals. "Some of the foreign detainees were found to have overstayed their social visit passes or were without valid identification documents," he added. The case is being investigated under the Immigration Act 1959/63, Section 76 of the Excise Act 1976, and Section 4(1) of the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur Entertainment Act 1992.
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Jungle jackpot busted: Hundreds nabbed in Sungai Buloh gambling raid
SUNGAI BULOH: Hundreds of gamblers, engaged in cockfighting and illegal lottery activities, were arrested during a raid by Bukit Aman's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in a wooded area near Melwood Arena, not far from Sungai Buloh Hospital. The operation, part of Op Dadu Mega, was carried out by a team from Bukit Aman's Anti-Vice, Gambling, and Secret Societies Division (D7) on Sunday. The raid followed surveillance that began in October last year, focusing on illegal gambling activities, specifically cockfighting, dice games, and unlicensed public lotteries, which had been believed to be ongoing for the past eight months. Bukit Aman CID deputy director (Intelligence/Operations) Datuk Fadil Marsus said that prior to the operation, the raiding team conducted aerial surveillance with the assistance of the Police Air Wing's Drone Unit to monitor gambling activities. This led to the ambush of the forested area, which had been transformed into a makeshift gambling arena.
The Star
14-05-2025
- The Star
Over 120 detained for illegal gambling, cock fighting in Sungai Buloh raid
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 124 individuals were detained in connection with illegal gambling, including cock fighting. This follows a raid in a rural area in Melwood Arena, Sungai Buloh. Based on surveillance and intelligence gathering since October last year, Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies division (D7) officers from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) raided the illegal gambling den on Sunday (May 11) in an operation codenamed "Ops Dadu Mega'. Bukit Aman deputy CID director Deputy Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said those detained were 46 locals and 78 Indonesians. "They were taking part in various gambling games including cock fighting and illegal public lottery. "We also seized various items including 52 live chickens, seven chicken carcasses, several equipment and cash amounting to RM145,855," he said in a statement on Wednesday. The case is being investigated under various laws, including Section 4A(a) of the Open Gaming House Act 1953 and the Immigration Act, he said. "We urge the public to relay information on illegal gambling so that we can take stern action to curb the illegal activity," he said. A total of 94 personnel were involved in the operation, assisted by the Drone Unit and the Veterinary Department. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Malay Mail
28-04-2025
- Malay Mail
Perak cops bust illegal lottery ring in Ipoh, seize RM110,000 in cash and arrest four suspects
IPOH, April 28 — Police arrested four individuals, including a woman, in three separate raids around Ipoh yesterday on suspicion of involvement in unlicensed public lottery activities. POLICE-GAMBLING/ BM (WITH PIX) Four including woman held for unlicensed lottery activities IPOH, April 28 — Police arrested four individuals, including a woman, in three separate raids around Ipoh yesterday on suspicion of involvement in unlicensed public lottery activities. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said a team from the Anti-Vice, Gambling, and Secret Societies Division (D7) of the state police headquarters' (IPK) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) apprehended all the suspects, aged between 40 and 70, who are believed to be members of a syndicate. 'Police also seized various items, including computers, mobile phones, 10 lottery slips, and cash totalling RM110,119,' he said in a press conference at the Perak IPK here today. Noor Hisam said the syndicate is believed to have been active since 2020 around Ipoh district. Investigations found that all the suspects were masterminded by gambling agents who were directly involved with the organisers. 'The modus operandi of the agents in this syndicate is to carry out unlicensed public lottery sales activities via mobile platforms to avoid detection by the authorities. These agents also use their homes to count the proceeds of these unlicensed public lotteries,' he said, adding that the case was being investigated under Section 4(a)(a) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953. Meanwhile, he said that police also arrested 119 individuals in 87 raids carried out during Op Mega Cantas Khas in the state last week for violent crimes, property crimes, and other offences. — Bernama Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said a team from the Anti-Vice, Gambling, and Secret Societies Division (D7) of the state police headquarters' (IPK) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) apprehended all the suspects, aged between 40 and 70, who are believed to be members of a syndicate. 'Police also seized various items, including computers, mobile phones, 10 lottery slips, and cash totalling RM110,119,' he said in a press conference at the Perak IPK here today. Noor Hisam said the syndicate is believed to have been active since 2020 around Ipoh district. Investigations found that all the suspects were masterminded by gambling agents who were directly involved with the organisers. 'The modus operandi of the agents in this syndicate is to carry out unlicensed public lottery sales activities via mobile platforms to avoid detection by the authorities. These agents also use their homes to count the proceeds of these unlicensed public lotteries,' he said, adding that the case was being investigated under Section 4(a)(a) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953. Meanwhile, he said that police also arrested 119 individuals in 87 raids carried out during Op Mega Cantas Khas in the state last week for violent crimes, property crimes, and other offences. — Bernama
Barnama
28-04-2025
- Barnama
Four Including Woman Held For Unlicensed Lottery Activities
IPOH, April 28 (Bernama) -- Police arrested four individuals, including a woman, in three separate raids around Ipoh yesterday on suspicion of involvement in unlicensed public lottery activities. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said a team from the Anti-Vice, Gambling, and Secret Societies Division (D7) of the state police headquarters' (IPK) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) apprehended all the suspects, aged between 40 and 70, who are believed to be members of a syndicate. 'Police also seized various items, including computers, mobile phones, 10 lottery slips, and cash totalling RM110,119," he said in a press conference at the Perak IPK here today.
