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New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Police raid KL karaoke bar, detain 73 suspected GROs
KUALA LUMPUR: A karaoke bar in Medan Imbi offering the services of guest relation officers (GROs) was raided by police early today. The raid, carried out around 12.30am, involved a team from the D7 (Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies Division) and D9 (Serious Crimes Division) of the Kuala Lumpur Police Headquarters. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said a 49-year-old local woman believed to be the caretaker was present at the premises. "Checks at the premises revealed 73 women suspected of being GROs.," he said when contacted. The GROs, aged 24 to 40, included three locals, 52 Thais, five Vietnamese, two Chinese, six Laotian, and five Indonesians. All were detained. "Inspection of their documents revealed that all of them had misused tourist visas to work at the premises," Rusdi said. He said 68 of the foreign nationals had valid travel documents, while two did not. A total of 145 workers and customers were taken to the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters for urine tests. Rusdi added the entertainment outlet allegedly used GROs to attract patrons, with tips ranging from RM100 to RM500. Investigations are ongoing under immigration and employment laws for visa misuse, hiring without valid permits, and lack of proper documentation. Crime & Courts Jun 16, 2025 @ 10:14pm 10 Myanmar nationals nabbed in raid on unlicensed Sri Hartamas club Crime & Courts Mar 7, 2025 @ 4:43am 59 suspects, including 47 foreign women, arrested in police raid on Sungai Besi nightclub Crime & Courts Jun 5, 2025 @ 3:29am Six foreign women detained in Bukit Bintang prostitution crackdown Crime & Courts Jun 6, 2025 @ 2:06am Police nab two more suspects in Dataran Merdeka brawl
The Star
02-07-2025
- The Star
Married couple arrested for prostitution and distribution of pornographic videos
KUALA LUMPUR: A married couple was arrested at a hotel in Shah Alam on Tuesday (July 1) for alleged involvement in prostitution and the distribution of pornographic videos via social media. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the couple, aged 34, was detained at 8pm by a team from the D7 (Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies) division of the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters. Preliminary investigations revealed that the husband acted as the content creator, promoting and selling pornographic videos featuring his wife and their clients, while also managing a prostitution ring to generate income. "His wife acted as the prostitute, playing the lead role in the videos. They earned up to RM6,400 a week," he said. "They targeted clients via the X platform to sell their pornographic videos, while prostitution activities were coordinated through Telegram," he said in a statement on Wednesday (July 2). Rusdi added that their fees ranged from RM450 to RM800 at a four-star hotel, while pornographic videos were priced at RM50 and RM150. "The couple has been remanded for three days until July 4. The case is being investigated under Sections 372(1), 372B and 372A of the Penal Code, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998," he said. - Bernama
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- New Straits Times
20 held in illegal KTV lounge raid catering only to Myanmar nationals
KUALA LUMPUR: A KTV-style entertainment outlet operating illegally in Bandar Manjalara was found offering two private karaoke rooms exclusively for Myanmar nationals. The outlet also provided guest relation officer (GRO) services to foreign patrons. The operation was uncovered during Op Noda, a raid conducted by the Kuala Lumpur police Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies Division (D7) at 12.10am. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said 20 Myanmar nationals, aged between 18 and 39, were arrested during the raid. "They included seven women suspected of working as GROs, a caretaker, another employee, and 11 male customers," he said in a statement today. Police also seized audio equipment, a decoder, tablets, alcoholic beverages, sales receipt books, and cash. Preliminary investigations revealed that the outlet had no business licence and was employing undocumented foreign workers. Rusdi said the outlet operated as a KTV karaoke lounge and catered exclusively to Myanmar nationals. "Some of the foreign detainees were found to have overstayed their social visit passes or were without valid identification documents," he added. The case is being investigated under the Immigration Act 1959/63, Section 76 of the Excise Act 1976, and Section 4(1) of the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur Entertainment Act 1992.
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Jungle jackpot busted: Hundreds nabbed in Sungai Buloh gambling raid
SUNGAI BULOH: Hundreds of gamblers, engaged in cockfighting and illegal lottery activities, were arrested during a raid by Bukit Aman's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in a wooded area near Melwood Arena, not far from Sungai Buloh Hospital. The operation, part of Op Dadu Mega, was carried out by a team from Bukit Aman's Anti-Vice, Gambling, and Secret Societies Division (D7) on Sunday. The raid followed surveillance that began in October last year, focusing on illegal gambling activities, specifically cockfighting, dice games, and unlicensed public lotteries, which had been believed to be ongoing for the past eight months. Bukit Aman CID deputy director (Intelligence/Operations) Datuk Fadil Marsus said that prior to the operation, the raiding team conducted aerial surveillance with the assistance of the Police Air Wing's Drone Unit to monitor gambling activities. This led to the ambush of the forested area, which had been transformed into a makeshift gambling arena.
The Star
14-05-2025
- The Star
Over 120 detained for illegal gambling, cock fighting in Sungai Buloh raid
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 124 individuals were detained in connection with illegal gambling, including cock fighting. This follows a raid in a rural area in Melwood Arena, Sungai Buloh. Based on surveillance and intelligence gathering since October last year, Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies division (D7) officers from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) raided the illegal gambling den on Sunday (May 11) in an operation codenamed "Ops Dadu Mega'. Bukit Aman deputy CID director Deputy Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said those detained were 46 locals and 78 Indonesians. "They were taking part in various gambling games including cock fighting and illegal public lottery. "We also seized various items including 52 live chickens, seven chicken carcasses, several equipment and cash amounting to RM145,855," he said in a statement on Wednesday. The case is being investigated under various laws, including Section 4A(a) of the Open Gaming House Act 1953 and the Immigration Act, he said. "We urge the public to relay information on illegal gambling so that we can take stern action to curb the illegal activity," he said. A total of 94 personnel were involved in the operation, assisted by the Drone Unit and the Veterinary Department. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
