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The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Perak JIM arrests three locals in Chemor immigration operation
IPOH: The Perak Immigration Department (JIM) arrested three locals during Ops Serkap at the Kanthan Industrial Area in Chemor. The operation was conducted at 1.25 pm on Wednesday in collaboration with Putrajaya Immigration Headquarters and Perak JIM Enforcement Division. Datuk James Lee, Perak JIM director, confirmed the arrests were based on intelligence and public tip-offs. Twelve immigration officers were involved in the operation, which concluded at 8 pm. The suspects, two men and a woman, are being investigated under Section 12(A) of the Passport Act 1966. They allegedly made false statements or submitted fraudulent documents to obtain passports or visas under another person's name. Additionally, they face charges under Section 12(1)(h) for aiding others in violating immigration laws. Lee urged the public to report any information on illegal immigrants or employers hiring them. The department remains committed to enforcing immigration laws to curb illegal entry and document fraud. - Bernama
The Sun
05-07-2025
- The Sun
Immigration Department busts marriage-for-visa syndicate exploiting seniors
PUTRAJAYA: A syndicate offering fake marriage services to foreigners under the guise of immigration applications has been dismantled by the Immigration Department following an operation in Putrajaya on July 3. The operation, carried out at 9.19am by officers from the Intelligence and Special Operations Division of the Putrajaya Immigration Headquarters, led to the arrest of five local men aged between 30 and 66. Four of them were believed to be the main perpetrators, including a suspected syndicate leader and a middleman. Authorities seized 46 passports from various countries, including Malaysia (6), China (22), Bangladesh (7), and several others. Other confiscated items included forged documents, 66 folders of Immigration and National Registration Department records, computers, printers, and over RM3,000 in cash. Two vehicles were also seized. The syndicate allegedly targeted elderly Malaysian men, arranging for them to act as 'husbands' in fake marriages with foreign nationals, in exchange for payment. These fraudulent marriages were then used to facilitate long-term visa applications under immigration categories such as 'spouse of citizen' and 'family reunion.' Victims were recruited from Klang Valley and nearby areas. Foreign clients paid syndicate members between RM50 and RM500 per session, with operations believed to have run for over a year. All five suspects are being investigated under Section 12(1)(f) of the Passport Act 1966 and have been brought to the Putrajaya Immigration Office for further action. The statement was issued by Immigration Director-General Dato' Zakaria Shaaban via Facebook. He said the Immigration Department will continue to enhance enforcement efforts to curb any activities that breach national laws and threaten public security.
