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Border authorities in Kelantan have dismantled a migrant smuggling operation that evolved its methods by dispersing travellers in small groups across forest routes. Thirteen Myanmar nationals were arrested following intelligence-led raids near Pasir Mas.
Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim has urged police to conduct a thorough investigation into a human trafficking syndicate discovered in Berapit, ensuring all perpetrators including ring leaders face justice swiftly.
Ho Chi Minh City police have dismantled criminal networks that smuggled foreign nationals into Vietnam to operate online fraud schemes, arresting 26 suspects and seizing hundreds of devices during coordinated raids.
Tokyo police have arrested Hu Shi, a 44-year-old operative of Prince Holding Group, alongside two others for submitting false residency documents. The Cambodia-headquartered syndicate faces US and UK sanctions for orchestrating mass fraud schemes across Asia.
Malaysia has seen a significant decline in human trafficking and labour exploitation victims rescued, dropping from 70 in 2023 to just four by May 2026, though officials caution that falling numbers may mask hidden cases.
Thailand has unveiled a comprehensive security overhaul combining Shield, a transnational crime database, with AI-driven monitoring systems to combat call-centre gangs, human trafficking and online threats affecting regional security.
Two Malaysian soldiers have been charged at the Sessions Court in Alor Star with trafficking three Myanmar nationals across the Malaysia-Thailand border, highlighting ongoing security concerns at regional migration points.