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The Star
4 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.
New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Police raid KL karaoke bar, detain 73 suspected GROs
KUALA LUMPUR: A karaoke bar in Medan Imbi offering the services of guest relation officers (GROs) was raided by police early today. The raid, carried out around 12.30am, involved a team from the D7 (Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies Division) and D9 (Serious Crimes Division) of the Kuala Lumpur Police Headquarters. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said a 49-year-old local woman believed to be the caretaker was present at the premises. "Checks at the premises revealed 73 women suspected of being GROs.," he said when contacted. The GROs, aged 24 to 40, included three locals, 52 Thais, five Vietnamese, two Chinese, six Laotian, and five Indonesians. All were detained. "Inspection of their documents revealed that all of them had misused tourist visas to work at the premises," Rusdi said. He said 68 of the foreign nationals had valid travel documents, while two did not. A total of 145 workers and customers were taken to the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters for urine tests. Rusdi added the entertainment outlet allegedly used GROs to attract patrons, with tips ranging from RM100 to RM500. Investigations are ongoing under immigration and employment laws for visa misuse, hiring without valid permits, and lack of proper documentation. Crime & Courts Jun 16, 2025 @ 10:14pm 10 Myanmar nationals nabbed in raid on unlicensed Sri Hartamas club Crime & Courts Mar 7, 2025 @ 4:43am 59 suspects, including 47 foreign women, arrested in police raid on Sungai Besi nightclub Crime & Courts Jun 5, 2025 @ 3:29am Six foreign women detained in Bukit Bintang prostitution crackdown Crime & Courts Jun 6, 2025 @ 2:06am Police nab two more suspects in Dataran Merdeka brawl
New Straits Times
05-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Six foreign women detained in Bukit Bintang prostitution crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR: Six foreign women suspected of engaging in prostitution around Bukit Bintang were detained during an Op Noda raid by the Police Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies Division (D7) early this morning. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the operation followed intelligence on openly conducted prostitution activities in the Jalan Changkat area of Bukit Bintang. "The arrests were made around 4am, involving three Nigerian women, two Ugandan women, and one Senegalese woman. "They are believed to have offered sexual services for RM50 per session before taking clients to rented rooms in the surrounding area," he said in a statement today. Rusdi added that the foreigners, aged between 22 and 30, entered Malaysia as tourists and are believed to have operated independently. "Investigations found that their activities typically began at 8pm and continued until 5am, targeting foreigners and regular customers. "All those arrested failed to produce identification documents and only provided verbal confirmation of their identities when detained," he added. Among items seized during the raid were six condoms and RM300 in cash. Those with information on similar activities are encouraged to contact the police hotline at 03-2115 9999 or visit the nearest police station.
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.
