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New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Deported Indian fugitive may have tried to set up drug network
KUALA LUMPUR: Federal police are looking into the movements of the Indian drug kingpin who was arrested at a hotel here and deported back to India. The suspect, who was identified by various Indian news portals as Naveen Chichkar, 35 has a background in criminal psychology and also studied film and television in London. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said part of the probe into the fugitive would be to determine if he tried to set up a network in Malaysia. "We are looking into everyone he met, all the locations he went to and exactly what he planned to do in Malaysia. "We are not taking any chances. We do not want foreigners coming to Malaysia and setting up drug networks or conducting drug deals on our soil," he told the New Straits Times today. Razarudin said current intelligence suggested that this individual was running drug cartel activities from outside of his home country. "Through the Bukit Aman Narcotic Crime Investigation Department (NCID), we will liaise with our counterparts in India to exchange information and determine just how vast his operations were," he said. LINK: Yesterday, it was reported that the drug kingpin who entered the country on a tourist visa was found hiding out in a hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The man was nabbed in a joint effort by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and NCID police. The team, from federal police headquarters in Bukit Aman, nabbed the man in the hotel room about 1.35am on May 13. Razarudin said the man was repatriated to India on May 27 via a flight at 6.54pm. Further investigation revealed that the man was not involved in any drug trafficking activities in Malaysia. However, further action and intelligence efforts are being actively conducted by the NCID to determine if the man has any links to drug networks in the country. According to an Indian news portal, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) there arrested a Navi Mumbai resident, alleged to be the kingpin of a "transnational drug syndicate", after securing his deportation from Malaysia on Wednesday. It reported that Naveen Chichkar, 35, was wanted in multiple cases registered by the NCB, and would be brought to Mumbai on Thursday afternoon, an official said. The cartel operated by Chichkar sold drugs in India worth RM635 million including cocaine and hybrid strain hydroponic weed that were sourced from the United States via cargo shipments. Another portal reported that Chickar studied film and television as well as criminal psychology in London and was running drug cartel operations from outside of India. The cartel primarily deals in cocaine and hybrid strain hydroponic weed. These substances would be smuggled into Mumbai via air cargo shipments from the US. Once in Mumbai, the drugs were distributed across various states in India. Investigations have also revealed that apart from selling drugs in India, the cartel was re-exporting them to foreign markets, including Australia.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Wanted Indian drug kingpin deported after arrest in KL hotel
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested an Indian national suspected of being the notorious drug kingpin of a transnational syndicate who is wanted by his country's government while hiding in a hotel in the capital here on May 13. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the 30-year-old man was arrested by a team from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) together with the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) when he was located in a hotel room at 1.35 am. He said checks found that the man was believed to have been in the country since early this year on a tourist pass. 'Further investigations found that the man had no involvement in drug trafficking activities in Malaysia. 'However, further action and intelligence are being actively carried out by the JSJN to identify if the man has a network or is involved in secret society activities in Malaysia,' he said when contacted here today. Following that, Razarudin said the foreign national, who was listed as a wanted individual or fugitive by the Indian government, was deported to his country on a flight at 6.54 pm on Tuesday (May 27). The 'Indian Express' newspaper reported earlier (on May 28) that the drug kingpin of an international drug syndicate was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of India after being extradited from Malaysia. The international syndicate led by the man is believed to be carrying out drug smuggling worth 1,128 crore (RM635 million) including cocaine and marijuana obtained from the United States through cargo shipments.
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Notorious drug kingpin nabbed in KL hotel deported, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested an Indian national suspected of being a notorious kingpin of an international drug syndicate, who is wanted by his country's government, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) said the 30-year-old man was arrested by a team from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department, together with the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department, in a hotel room at 1.35am on May 13. He said the man had entered the country early this year on a tourist pass and was in hiding. "Further investigations found that he was not involved in drug trafficking activities in Malaysia. "However, further investigation is underway on any network or involvement in secret societies in Malaysia," he said on Saturday (May 31). Razarudin also said the man, who is a fugitive on the run from the Indian government, was deported to his country on a flight at 6.54pm on Tuesday (May 27). The Indian Express newspaper earlier reported that he had been arrested by India's Narcotics Control Bureau after his extradition from Malaysia. The syndicate led by the man is believed to have smuggled drugs, including cocaine and marijuana obtained from the United States worth RM635mil through cargo shipments. – Bernama
Barnama
5 days ago
- Barnama
CID Nets Three Major Victories Against Trafficking, Cybercrime And Gambling
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) at Bukit Aman continues to enhance its efforts in tackling various forms of crime through several large-scale operations carried out in the early part of this year. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said one of the major successes was the execution of Operasi Pintas Mega, led by the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (ATIPSOM) division in collaboration with police contingents nationwide in February. He said the operation also involved strategic cooperation with other agencies including the Immigration Department, Labour Department and Local Authorities (PBT). 'During the operation, a total of 45 raids were conducted, resulting in the arrest of 249 individuals and the rescue of 144 victims from human trafficking networks under Section 44 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (Act 670). 'This achievement demonstrates the Royal Malaysia Police's (PDRM) dedication and capability in combating human trafficking and migrant smuggling professionally and comprehensively,' he said during the Bukit Aman Monthly Assembly today. Razarudin also highlighted international achievements through participation in Operation Cyber Guardian, organised by the Singapore Police Force, which included five countries: Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia. 'The operation, conducted from Feb 28 to March 28 this year, focused on eradicating online sexual abuse of children,' he said. 'A total of 46 police officers were deployed with support from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the K9 Detection Unit to detect electronic devices used to store and distribute prohibited materials via peer-to-peer platforms and the Telegram app,' he said. Four individuals, namely an accountant, a web designer, a telecommunications industry worker and a civil servant, were arrested with more than 50,000 pieces of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) seized, Razarudin added.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
CID nets three major victories against trafficking, cybercrime and gambling
KUALA LUMPUR: The Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) at Bukit Aman continues to enhance its efforts in tackling various forms of crime through several large-scale operations carried out in the early part of this year. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said one of the major successes was the execution of Operasi Pintas Mega, led by the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (ATIPSOM) division in collaboration with police contingents nationwide in February. He said the operation also involved strategic cooperation with other agencies including the Immigration Department, Labour Department and Local Authorities (PBT). 'During the operation, a total of 45 raids were conducted, resulting in the arrest of 249 individuals and the rescue of 144 victims from human trafficking networks under Section 44 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (Act 670). 'This achievement demonstrates the Royal Malaysia Police's (PDRM) dedication and capability in combating human trafficking and migrant smuggling professionally and comprehensively,' he said during the Bukit Aman Monthly Assembly today. Razarudin also highlighted international achievements through participation in Operation Cyber Guardian, organised by the Singapore Police Force, which included five countries: Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia. 'The operation, conducted from Feb 28 to March 28 this year, focused on eradicating online sexual abuse of children,' he said. 'A total of 46 police officers were deployed with support from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the K9 Detection Unit to detect electronic devices used to store and distribute prohibited materials via peer-to-peer platforms and the Telegram app,' he said. Four individuals, namely an accountant, a web designer, a telecommunications industry worker and a civil servant, were arrested with more than 50,000 pieces of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) seized, Razarudin added. 'All suspects are being investigated under the Child Act 2001, Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 and the Penal Code. 'The arrests highlight the severe threat of cyber sexual crimes targeting vulnerable groups and reaffirm JSJ's unwavering commitment to combat these despicable offences,' he said. In other developments, Razarudin said JSJ has intensified its fight against illegal gambling through Operasi Dadu Khas, which saw 6,719 raids conducted throughout the operation. 'A total of 8,603 individuals were arrested, and 3,464 electronic devices including computers, tablets, and mobile phones were confiscated along with over RM1.6 million in cash,' he said.
