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The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
PDRM to investigate AI-edited gambling videos
PETALING JAYA: The Royal Malaysian Police will immediately conduct investigations if there are videos promoting gambling that have been edited using artificial intelligence (AI). Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said gambling cases currently often involve influencers and are promoted through images. While the police have not yet received any reports of artists being edited into such videos with the help of AI, Razarudin affirmed that investigations will be carried out and urged victims of these syndicates to lodge a police report. 'For the record, a total of 28 investigation papers under Op Dadu have been opened, involving the arrests of influencers in the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor contingents in 2024. 'Out of those investigation papers, 18 have been charged, while 10 are still under investigation,' he was quoted as saying by Harian Metro. He added that the police have blocked gambling websites from 2021 to 2024. Meanwhile, 7,800 raids targeting gambling syndicates have been conducted from 2024 until this year, resulting in 9,460 arrests. 'The use of advanced technology with high security levels is among the challenges faced by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in providing evidence when suspects are charged in court, particularly in gambling cases involving Online Gambling (Judi Dalam Talian - JOL),' Razarudin was also quoted as saying. Furthermore, he stated that the absence of the term 'online gambling' in Malaysia's existing legislation presents difficulties for law enforcement, with such cases often being challenged in court. 'Outdated legal provisions that have not been amended since 1953 — with penalties that remain low and affordable for syndicates — pose a challenge for the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). PDRM issues a stern warning to individuals involved in online gambling activities that legal action will be taken without compromise. Syndicates and members of the public involved in these activities can face severe punishment, including fines and imprisonment,' he added.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Police to probe AI-edited gambling videos, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR: The police will promptly initiate investigations should there be any use of artificial intelligence (AI)-altered videos promoting gambling activities. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that, to date, most gambling-related cases had involved influencers and static image promotions. "Although no police reports have been received thus far concerning AI-edited videos featuring celebrities, investigations will be carried out if such content comes to light. Victims of these syndicates are urged to lodge police reports," he said when contacted. He said that under the ongoing Op Dadu, a total of 28 investigation papers had been opened this year in connection with influencer-linked gambling promotions in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. "Of these, 18 have been prosecuted, while 10 are still under investigation," he said. From 2021 to 2024, police blocked access to 3,785 gambling-related websites. "For 2024 alone, as of now, we have conducted 7,800 raids involving illegal gambling activities, which have led to the arrest of 9,460 individuals," he added. Razarudin said that the rapid advancement of technology and the use of highly secure platforms had complicated efforts to secure adequate evidence in court, especially in online gambling cases. "There is currently no specific legal definition for 'online gambling' under existing laws, which makes enforcement difficult and enables many cases to be challenged in court," he said. He also highlighted the fact that the primary legislation governing such offences — the Betting Act 1953 — had not been amended for decades, with outdated provisions and penalties that were no longer a deterrent. "Those involved in online gambling, whether individuals or syndicates, will face the full force of the law. Offenders risk heavy fines and custodial sentences," he said.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
PDRM targets AI-edited gambling content
PETALING JAYA: The Royal Malaysian Police will immediately conduct investigations if there are videos promoting gambling that have been edited using artificial intelligence (AI). Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said gambling cases currently often involve influencers and are promoted through images. While the police have not yet received any reports of artists being edited into such videos with the help of AI, Razarudin affirmed that investigations will be carried out and urged victims of these syndicates to lodge a police report. 'For the record, a total of 28 investigation papers under Op Dadu have been opened, involving the arrests of influencers in the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor contingents in 2024. 'Out of those investigation papers, 18 have been charged, while 10 are still under investigation,' he was quoted as saying by Harian Metro. He added that the police have blocked gambling websites from 2021 to 2024. Meanwhile, 7,800 raids targeting gambling syndicates have been conducted from 2024 until this year, resulting in 9,460 arrests. 'The use of advanced technology with high security levels is among the challenges faced by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in providing evidence when suspects are charged in court, particularly in gambling cases involving Online Gambling (Judi Dalam Talian - JOL),' Razarudin was also quoted as saying. Furthermore, he stated that the absence of the term 'online gambling' in Malaysia's existing legislation presents difficulties for law enforcement, with such cases often being challenged in court. 'Outdated legal provisions that have not been amended since 1953 — with penalties that remain low and affordable for syndicates — pose a challenge for the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). PDRM issues a stern warning to individuals involved in online gambling activities that legal action will be taken without compromise. Syndicates and members of the public involved in these activities can face severe punishment, including fines and imprisonment,' he added.
The Sun
28-05-2025
- The Sun
Police arrest 30 in anti-gambling op along Jalan Tun Razak
KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested 30 individuals suspected of involvement in an online gambling call centre at a business premise along Jalan Tun Razak here today. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said 23 local men and six local women, along with one Chinese man, aged 20 to 27, who were arrested under Op Dadu at 11.30 am, were workers at the call centre. 'Police also seized items used to conduct the gambling operation, including 30 monitor screens, mice and keyboards, 60 mobile phones, an access card, two routers and one broadband mesh device,' he said in a statement today. Rusdi said the syndicate would promote online gambling to China nationals and believed that it has operated for two months and is being led by a Chinese man who is still at large. 'All those arrested have been taken to the Wangsa Maju district police headquarters for documentation processing and the case is being investigated under Section 4(1)(g) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953,' he added.
Barnama
28-05-2025
- Barnama
Police Arrest 30 In Anti-gambling Op Along Jalan Tun Razak
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Police arrested 30 individuals suspected of involvement in an online gambling call centre at a business premise along Jalan Tun Razak here today. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said 23 local men and six local women, along with one Chinese man, aged 20 to 27, who were arrested under Op Dadu at 11.30 am, were workers at the call centre. 'Police also seized items used to conduct the gambling operation, including 30 monitor screens, mice and keyboards, 60 mobile phones, an access card, two routers and one broadband mesh device,' he said in a statement today.
