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Malaysia's Home Ministry has seized more than 75,000 cryptocurrency mining machines through over 3,000 coordinated raids between 2022 and May 2024, resulting in 629 arrests as authorities intensify efforts against illegal digital asset operations.
Thai authorities arrested 13 foreign nationals during raids in Hua Hin as part of an expanding investigation into companies suspected of using Thai nominees to illegally hold property for foreigners.
Singapore authorities have charged two men for allegedly conspiring to help opposition politician Lim Tean escape to Malaysia before his scheduled imprisonment for practicing law without certification.
Laos has deported 32 Thai nationals after a significant raid on the ST Vegas complex in Vientiane Capital, part of intensifying efforts to dismantle online fraud and illegal gambling operations across the country.
Singapore authorities have arrested four people—two men and two women—in connection with an abduction and illegal weapon possession case. The incident stemmed from a car rental dispute.
A 65-year-old Hong Kong man with three prior convictions for indecent assault has received a four-month prison sentence for groping a 17-year-old Form Three student on a bus. The June incident was recorded and shared online.
Police have arrested a second brigadier from North Sumatra over alleged embezzlement of social aid funds. The officer faces charges related to misappropriation of Rp 3.9 billion allocated for vulnerable residents.
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.
Police have lodged an Interpol Red Notice application to locate activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak, who fled Malaysia to avoid facing charges under Section 295 of the Penal Code related to alleged temple desecration in Langkawi.
Malaysia's Deputy Home Minister has pledged that police investigations into high-profile cases remain impartial, regardless of individuals' political standing or former positions.
Police raids across Jakarta uncovered millions of dollars in gold bars and foreign currency linked to Febrie Adriansyah, who resigned as deputy attorney general for special crimes. The scandal raises questions about Indonesia's anti-corruption mechanisms.
Singapore police arrested 17 people across multiple locations during coordinated raids targeting illegal gambling operations, seizing over S$720,000 in cash and electronic devices.
Police in Vietnam's Ninh Binh province have dismantled a transnational online fraud ring, arresting 12 suspects accused of swindling more than 500 victims out of RM39.2 million using elaborate impersonation tactics and fake websites.
Authorities in Temerloh have detained a male teacher for questioning in connection with alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old student. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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The General Operations Force has arrested nine people following a raid on an illegal bauxite mining operation at a Felda plantation in Kuantan, with seized assets and minerals valued at RM3.75 million.
Malaysian police conducted three simultaneous raids in Cheras on June 20, seizing drugs valued at RM135.63 million and arresting seven suspects in what authorities describe as a significant blow against organised trafficking networks attempting to flood local markets.
Malaysian authorities have arrested 291 individuals, including a gang leader claiming the 'Datuk' honorific, in a sweeping operation that dismantled a major drug trafficking network and recovered narcotics valued at RM6.26 million.
Malaysian authorities arrested nine people, including foreign nationals, during a raid on a Felda plantation in connection with an illegal bauxite mining operation. Police seized assets valued at RM3.75 million.
Indonesia has formally charged 24 foreign nationals as criminal suspects in an illegal gold mining operation centred on Gunung Botak in Maluku, with 12 already in custody and 12 still at large.
Thai police have arrested 96 people, including 67 foreigners, in a coordinated operation targeting networks using Thai nationals as proxies to illegally control land and businesses in major tourist destinations across southern Thailand.
Construction of Pahang's new police contingent headquarters at Sultan Ahmad Shah Administrative Centre in Kuantan has resumed following the resolution of land-related complications that had stalled the ambitious infrastructure initiative.
Police in George Town arrested a 54-year-old man within hours of an alleged handbag robbery targeting a worshipper during dawn prayers at a local mosque yesterday.
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An Ipoh High Court judge has extended the police search timeline for Muhammad Riduan Abdullah by six months while publicly criticising investigators for insufficient urgency and lack of initiative in the case.
Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for Chinese businessman Wang Yicheng, accused of leading a network that used illegal crypto mining to launder proceeds from regional scams and gambling operations worth tens of millions.
Malaysian police have arrested 1,156 individuals and executed 868 raids in a coordinated enforcement campaign targeting unlicensed gambling networks capitalising on FIFA World Cup 2026 interest.
A private university student appeared in Jitra magistrate's court on trafficking charges involving 14.63kg of cannabis buds worth RM1.17 million, seized at Bukit Kayu Hitam's border complex last week.
Malaysia is strengthening its legal framework to prosecute child sexual abusers who operate overseas. The amended Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 will now apply to crimes committed abroad involving Malaysian citizens, permanent residents, or those with habitual residence in the country.
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Malaysian police and KPDN authorities have seized more than 5,000 litres of diesel following a coordinated raid in Miri, Sarawak. Two individuals were apprehended during the operation as part of strengthened efforts against fuel smuggling.
Authorities seized RM6.4 million in electronic waste during a raid on an illegal facility in Kuantan's Gambang district, leading to the detention of a factory manager involved in the operation.
Malaysia recorded 141,817 synthetic drug abuse cases in 2024, with amphetamine-type stimulants comprising 70 per cent of all drug offences. East coast states face the most severe challenges, while fentanyl emerges as a dangerous new threat.
A 59-year-old Singapore man received 12 weeks imprisonment after pleading guilty to molesting a woman at a supermarket and subsequently exposing himself to a female police officer during custody.
Malaysia's proposed cybercrimes legislation will grant law enforcement sweeping authority to collect internet traffic data and access private communications from service providers during criminal investigations.
Four men have been arrested by police following a violent altercation at a restaurant in Taman Manis, Kulai, where patrons wielded chairs as weapons during the confrontation.
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.
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Australian police have seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine in the country's largest-ever drug haul, discovered hidden in underground bunkers near Sydney. The operation signals intensifying drug trafficking through the region.
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Malaysian police have rounded up 349 individuals across Selangor in a four-day operation, including 39 people wanted in connection with various offences. The raids targeted known crime hotspots throughout the state.
Police arrested 39 wanted persons across Selangor during a four-day enforcement drive. The operation targeted suspects involved in violent and property crimes, with additional arrests under security legislation.
A four-day integrated police operation across Selangor has resulted in 349 arrests, including five individuals wanted under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012, as authorities intensify their focus on organised crime networks.
Singapore authorities arrested three Malaysian nationals within six hours of their entry into the city-state, alleging they had been dispatched by a scam syndicate to collect cash and gold bars from victims and withdraw fraudulent funds from ATMs.
Authorities have arrested one suspect in connection with a June kidnapping in Kelantan where two men were allegedly seized as collateral and transported across the Thai border through illicit crossing points.
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Terengganu police have arrested two brothers operating a significant drug trafficking network from their home in Kampung Duyong Besar, recovering RM1.76 million in cannabis and multiple luxury vehicles in a major regional bust.
Malaysian police arrested a woman in her 20s after questioning the authenticity of her kidnapping claims. The Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department says discrepancies in her statement prompted the arrest.
Authorities have arrested five people following a GOF raid on an unlicensed sawmill in Gua Musang, Kelantan. Officers seized timber valued at RM1.69 million and believe the operation had been running for approximately one month before the intervention.
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A police corporal has pleaded not guilty to methamphetamine possession charges in Kota Bharu court. The case highlights ongoing concerns about substance abuse within law enforcement ranks across Malaysia.
Malaysia's Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has dismantled a counterfeiting operation in Johor Bahru, seizing goods valued at RM600,000 and detaining four individuals suspected of selling fake branded merchandise.
Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has affirmed that Malaysia's anti-corruption agency possesses legal authority to exercise discretion in settling corruption cases through compounds and settlements, reinforcing enforcement autonomy.
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Malaysian police have arrested 58 people across the country in a coordinated enforcement operation against illegal World Cup betting syndicates, signalling renewed efforts to combat underground gambling operations during major sporting events.
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Police in Miri have detained a 30-year-old resident following investigations into a series of five break-ins targeting local shops. The suspect is assisting officers with further inquiries.
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Two Malaysian soldiers have been charged in Kedah over allegations they smuggled three Myanmar migrants through the Bukit Kayu Hitam border checkpoint. The case highlights ongoing concerns about porous frontier security and complicity in human trafficking networks.
A police officer named Fadhirul Musa has been charged with drug-related offences involving a court lock-up. If convicted, he faces up to five years imprisonment and up to nine strokes of the rotan.
Relatives of three men shot dead by police in Durian Tunggal, Melaka have petitioned the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate the case handling, alleging potential misconduct in the operation's aftermath.
The US Secret Service has started using a facial recognition mobile app similar to tools deployed by immigration authorities. The technology aims to help identify threats against government leaders amid rising political violence concerns.
A DAP parliamentarian has demanded the immediate suspension of the Taiping prison director pending further investigations into a fatal riot, criticising prison authorities for not properly addressing findings from the human rights commission.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has disputed US Justice Department claims that federal investigations into him were long-standing and independent, asserting instead that he is being selectively targeted at Donald Trump's direction.
The FBI announced it had disrupted an alleged terrorist plot targeting a UFC event at the White House held to commemorate President Trump's 80th birthday and America's 250th anniversary, with five individuals arrested.
Brunei's Criminal Investigation Department has detained two local women following coordinated raids in the Brunei-Muara District. The operation targeted suspected involvement in vice-related activities across multiple residential locations.