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The Sun
04-07-2025
- The Sun
Serdang police bust meth-laced cigarette syndicate, arrest couple
SERDANG: Police have dismantled a syndicate processing and selling cigarettes laced with methamphetamine, arresting a couple during a raid at a residence here last Tuesday. The operation led to drug seizures valued at RM2 million. Serdang police chief ACP Muhamad Farid Ahmad said the raid at 1 pm resulted in the arrest of a 52-year-old man and a 33-year-old foreign woman, both working as jade stone traders. The syndicate mixed tobacco with methamphetamine oil to produce what they called meth cigarettes, sold for RM80 each to distributors in the Klang Valley. 'This is the first successful operation to dismantle a syndicate processing and selling this type of drug-mixed cigarette,' Muhamad Farid said during a press conference at the Serdang district police headquarters. Authorities seized a transparent box containing dried leaves suspected to be mixed with methamphetamine, weighing 10.07 kg, along with two black boxes labelled 'Korona', each containing 120 sticks of meth cigarettes. Additional seizures included five boxes of 120 cigarette sticks each, two plastic packets with 0.61 kg of methamphetamine, and liquids suspected to be methamphetamine in glass bottles. Investigations revealed the syndicate sold drug-laced cigarettes in boxes of 120 sticks, priced at RM9,600 per box. Distributors resold them individually for RM120 to RM150 per stick, targeting entertainment outlets in the Klang Valley. The male suspect tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine, with five prior criminal and drug-related records. The female suspect tested negative for drugs and had no criminal history. Police are investigating further to identify other network members. Cash amounting to RM1,000 was seized under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988. Both suspects have been remanded for seven days under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. - Bernama
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
10 arrested in RM399K forex scam bust in Puchong raid
SERDANG: Police have arrested 10 individuals believed to be involved in a foreign currency investment scam that caused losses amounting to RM399,787, in a raid at a premises in Bandar Puteri, Puchong last Friday. Sepang police chief ACP Muhamad Farid Ahmad said the suspects, comprising seven men and three women aged between 21 and 38, were believed to have assumed various roles, including managers, platform developers, customer service agents and administrators handling company documents. He said initial investigations revealed that the syndicate had been operating for the past six months, targeting both local and foreign victims. 'The syndicate allegedly offered lucrative returns on initial investments to gain victims' trust to continue investing through a self-developed app. 'It operated under two unregistered companies, and police are currently investigating another company believed to have been used to facilitate fund transfers from victims,' he told a press conference today. Muhamad Farid said checks on the application revealed a total of 2,597 individuals believed to have fallen victim to the scam, comprising 2,482 Malaysians, 111 Indonesians and one each from India, Mongolia, South Africa and Bhutan. 'During the raid, police seized three computer monitors, two CPUs, six laptops, 14 mobile phones and a Wi-Fi modem, all believed to have been used in the illegal operations, with a total seizure value estimated at RM45,000,' he said. He said none of the suspects had prior criminal records and all tested negative for drugs. 'The suspects were initially remanded for one day and released on police bail, but have since been re-arrested in connection with a report lodged in Taman Melawati,' he said, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code and Section 137(1) of the Financial Services Act 2013.
Barnama
23-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Investment Scam Syndicate Busted In Puchong, 10 Held
SERDANG, June 23 (Bernama) -- Police have arrested 10 individuals believed to be involved in a foreign currency investment scam that caused losses amounting to RM399,787, in a raid at a premises in Bandar Puteri, Puchong last Friday. Sepang police chief ACP Muhamad Farid Ahmad said the suspects, comprising seven men and three women aged between 21 and 38, were believed to have assumed various roles, including managers, platform developers, customer service agents and administrators handling company documents. He said initial investigations revealed that the syndicate had been operating for the past six months, targeting both local and foreign victims. 'The syndicate allegedly offered lucrative returns on initial investments to gain victims' trust to continue investing through a self-developed app. 'It operated under two unregistered companies, and police are currently investigating another company believed to have been used to facilitate fund transfers from victims,' he told a press conference today. Muhamad Farid said checks on the application revealed a total of 2,597 individuals believed to have fallen victim to the scam, comprising 2,482 Malaysians, 111 Indonesians and one each from India, Mongolia, South Africa and Bhutan. 'During the raid, police seized three computer monitors, two CPUs, six laptops, 14 mobile phones and a Wi-Fi modem, all believed to have been used in the illegal operations, with a total seizure value estimated at RM45,000,' he said. He said none of the suspects had prior criminal records and all tested negative for drugs. 'The suspects were initially remanded for one day and released on police bail, but have since been re-arrested in connection with a report lodged in Taman Melawati,' he said, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code and Section 137(1) of the Financial Services Act 2013.
Malay Mail
17-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Thai woman found dead in front of Puchong shop, police rule out foul play
SERDANG, June 17 — A 26-year-old Thai woman was found dead in front of a shop at the Puchong Utama Industrial Park here on Sunday. Serdang police chief Assistant Commissioner Muhamad Farid Ahmad said medical personnel at the scene confirmed the woman's death. 'The victim's body was sent to the Forensic Department at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang for a post-mortem to determine the cause of death. 'The police are currently working to trace her next of kin,' he said in a statement today. Muhamad Farid added that a preliminary forensic examination found no criminal elements involved, and the case has been classified as a sudden death. He urged members of the public with relevant information to come forward and assist in the investigation while advising against any speculation regarding the case.
The Sun
11-06-2025
- The Sun
Serdang Police Seize IED, Drugs After 25km Car Chase
KUALA LUMPUR: Police discovered an improvised explosive device (IED) and various types of drugs inside an overturned car following a 25-kilometre chase after the driver attempted to flee a police inspection early this morning. Serdang police chief ACP Muhamad Farid Ahmad said that in the 3.30 am incident at Jalan Suakasih in Serdang, officers from the Serdang District Police Headquarters stopped a Honda Civic car during a roadblock. However, the driver sped off towards Seri Kembangan. 'A chase ensued until the junction at Jalan Suakasih leading to the Kajang Silk Highway, where the suspect's car lost control and crashed into a road divider at KM 5.1, causing it to overturn,' he said today in a statement. Muhamad Farid said three suspects, aged between 40 and 51, were detained and taken to Serdang Hospital to treat their injuries. He said an inspection of the car led to the discovery of cocaine (77.10 g), cannabis(49.28 g), ecstasy or MDMA powder (54.07 g), ketamine (30.18 g), yaba pills (3.20 g), ecstasy pills (3.40 g) and eramin 5 tablets (0.98 g). 'Further inspection also uncovered a grey object wrapped in transparent plastic containing metal components and screws, along with a roll of wire and a motorcycle battery, suspected to be an IED. 'Checks revealed that two of the suspects have 43 prior records related to criminal and drug offences, and the third suspect is also on the police wanted list under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,' he said. The case is classified under Section 186 of the Penal Code, he said, adding that all three suspects were handed over to the Kajang District Police Headquarters for further investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 3 of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958.
