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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
18 foreigners among 20 women arrested in prostitution crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR: Eighteen foreigners were among 20 women arrested when police raided two premises in Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya suspected of involvement in prostitution activities on Thursday. During the 6.30pm raids carried out by Bukit Aman's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on a hotel and an apartment, the raiding team also arrested a 44-year-old man who acted as the minder for the women. Bukit Aman CID acting director Datuk Fadil Marsus said the raids by the department's D7 Anti-Vice Division were conducted following a public tip-off on the activities at the two premises. "The women arrested comprised two locals aged 26 and 37, eight Chinese nationals, three from Mongolia, three from Uzbekistan, and one each from Japan, Russia, Vietnam and Laos," he said. He added that during the raids, police also seized 59 condoms, 21 bath towels, 21 mobile phones, 16 access cards and RM4,470 in cash, believed to be proceeds from prostitution activities. Fadil said the prostitution syndicate's modus operandi was to advertise sexual services through websites featuring photos of women in provocative attire. "These online listings also included the packages and prices for each service, which ranged between RM400 and RM1,000 per session, with payments made directly to the women. "The syndicate operated from hotel rooms on different floors and also rented apartment units in an attempt to evade detection by the authorities," he said. He said clients seeking services from the women would make bookings via phone numbers listed on the websites. Once arrangements were confirmed, they would be provided with the location and room number upon arrival. A total of 16 foreign women have been remanded for 14 days under the Immigration Act until July 30, while two local women and one each from Laos and Vietnam have been remanded for one day. The man has been remanded for three days. The case is being investigated under Section 372B of the Penal Code, Section 55B and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, and Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
21 detained in anti-vice raids in Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya
KUALA LUMPUR: A prostitution ring operating out of two locations in Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya was busted with the arrests of 21 individuals, including women from Japan, Russia, and Uzbekistan following an operation by the police. The operation, codenamed Ops Moda, was carried out by Bukit Aman CID Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies Division (D7) at about 6.30pm on Thursday (July 17) following a tip-off from the public. Bukit Aman CID acting director Deputy Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said the raid targeted a hotel and a serviced apartment that were believed to be used as venues for the illicit activities. "A 44-year-old local man, believed to be a pimp, was detained along with 20 women suspected of offering sexual services," he said when contacted on Saturday (July 19). The women included two locals aged 26 and 37, eight from China, three each from Mongolia and Uzbekistan, and one each from Japan, Russia, Vietnam and Laos. DCP Fadil said the syndicate was operating online, advertising services through websites featuring images of the women dressed provocatively. "The websites listed various sex packages, with prices ranging between RM400 and RM1,000. Payments were made directly to the women," he said. He added that the group used hotel rooms on separate floors and rented apartment units to avoid detection by the authorities. "Customers would make bookings via phone numbers displayed on the websites and were only given the location and room numbers upon arrival," he said. Various items were seized including 59 condoms, 21 towels, 21 mobile phones, 16 access cards and RM4,470 in cash believed to be earnings from the sex trade. "A total of 16 foreign women were remanded for 14 days until July 30. "Two local women and one each from Vietnam and Laos were remanded for a day, while the local male suspect was remanded for three days," DCP Fadil said. The case is being investigated under Section 372B for soliciting, as well as Sections 55B and 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, and Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations.
Borneo Post
06-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Another suspected criminal killed in shootout with police in Sungai Petani
The 34-year-old suspect was fatally shot during a similar shootout with police at 7.50 pm in Bandar Puteri Jaya. – Bernama photo SUNGAI PETANI (July 6): Police have shot dead another man believed to be involved in a series of armed robberies, just a day after two other suspects were killed in a shootout in Jitra. The 34-year-old suspect was fatally shot during a similar shootout with police at 7.50 pm in Bandar Puteri Jaya, according to acting director of the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Datuk Fadil Marsus. 'This was a special operation led by Bukit Aman CID in collaboration with several state contingents and all branches of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). 'Today, we encountered an individual believed to be part of a gang involved in a series of armed robberies across several states. Attempts were made to arrest him, but he resisted and a shootout ensued, leading to his death,' he told reporters at the scene. A pistol and several other items were recovered from the suspect, who had more than 30 prior criminal records. Fadil said police believe the suspect was also a key member of a criminal group, comprising over a dozen members, responsible for a string of armed robberies, gangsterism and drug trafficking dating back to 2022, which caused losses estimated at nearly RM6 million. 'Our investigations indicate this suspect was also involved in three recent armed robberies in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and Perak,' he added. Fadil emphasised that the police would continue to act aggressively to apprehend individuals involved in violent crimes, especially those involving firearms. The case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code. Yesterday morning, two other suspected criminals were shot dead by police in a shootout near the North-South Expressway exit near Bandar Darul Aman in Jitra. armed robberies crime police shootout
The Sun
06-07-2025
- The Sun
Another suspected criminal killed in police shootout in Sungai Petani
SUNGAI PETANI: Police shot dead another suspected criminal involved in armed robberies during an operation in Bandar Puteri Jaya. The 34-year-old man, believed to be part of a gang responsible for multiple violent crimes, was killed in a shootout with authorities. Acting director of Bukit Aman's Criminal Investigation Department, Datuk Fadil Marsus, confirmed the incident occurred at 7.50 pm. He stated that the suspect resisted arrest, leading to an exchange of gunfire. 'This was a coordinated operation involving multiple police contingents. The suspect had over 30 prior criminal records and was linked to armed robberies, gangsterism, and drug trafficking since 2022, causing losses of nearly RM6 million,' Fadil said. Authorities recovered a pistol and other items from the suspect. He was also connected to recent armed robberies in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and Perak. Fadil reiterated the police's commitment to aggressively pursuing violent criminals, particularly those using firearms. The case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code. This incident follows another shootout in Jitra a day earlier, where two suspects were killed near the North-South Expressway. - Bernama
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New Straits Times
06-07-2025
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Man linked to Jitra shootout shot dead in Sungai Petani
SUNGAI PETANI: A man with a past record of more than 30 criminal offences was shot dead during a shootout with the police in Bandar Puteri Jaya here yesterday evening. The 34-year-old suspect was killed in a shootout with police at around 7.50pm, about 12 hours after two men, including one with 41 prior offences, were shot dead in Bandar Darul Aman, Jitra. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) acting director Datuk Fadil Marsus said the suspect, believed to be linked to the earlier shootout in Jitra, was tracked down in a special operation carried out by Bukit Aman CID and the Kedah CID. "The suspect, originally from Perak, was a member of a robbery gang involved in armed heists across four states in Peninsular Malaysia. "We were in the process of tracking and arresting the suspect when the shootout occurred," he said, adding that the operation was carried out by Bukit Aman CID in collaboration with the Kedah CID. Fadil said a firearm was recovered from the scene, along with several other items of interest. He added that police believe the gang has been actively involved in goldsmith shop robberies since 2022, with recorded losses exceeding RM6 million. "We also believe the group is connected to several other robberies involving factories, business premises, and gold shops in other states. "So far, we have identified that the group consists of more than a dozen members. "Further arrests and raids are expected to be made soon. "This particular suspect had over 30 criminal records and, based on our intelligence, was also involved in three recent cases in Melaka last December; in Nilai, Negri Sembilan in March; and in Ipoh, Perak," he said. Fadil also explained how the latest case is linked to the earlier shootout with police at KM38 of the North-South Expressway near Bandar Darul Aman in Jitra, which occurred at 8.05am yesterday. "This suspect was among those leading the armed robbery gang I mentioned earlier. "Investigations are ongoing, and we urge the public to cooperate with the police. "We believe that this organised crime group is also involved in drug trafficking, gangsterism, extortion, and power struggles," he added. The case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code. It was reported yesterday that two were shot dead in a shootout with police in Jitra yesterday morning. The incident unfolded when a team from the Kedah and Bukit Aman CID who were patrolling the area, noticed two suspicious-looking men in a four-wheel-drive vehicle and attempted to stop it for inspection. The suspects refused to comply and instead opened fire, prompting officers to return fire.
