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The Sun
19-06-2025
- The Sun
Indonesian couple nabbed in KL over immigration forgery ring
KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian husband and wife believed to be masterminds of an immigration document forgery syndicate were detained during a raid by Kuala Lumpur Immigration at a house in Kampung Pandan yesterday. Kuala Lumpur Immigration director Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff said the couple were among five Indonesians aged 35 to 65 detained during the 8 pm 'Op Serkap' raid, which followed a month-long intelligence operation by 15 officers. The syndicate, suspected to have been operating for three years, offered illegal services such as producing fake Malaysian passes for RM50, falsifying cross-border stamps involving Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, as well as removing security ink passports from for RM20. 'These forged documents appear genuine to the untrained eye, but immigration officers can spot the fakes,' he told reporters at the Home Ministry Complex here today. Preliminary investigations revealed the fake security stamps were likely sourced from an international network based in Jakarta, with payments made in cash and online. Seized items included a laptop, printers, counterfeit embassy seals from several countries, RM4,750 in cash, a Mazda, 17 passports, and forged marriage and birth certificates. None of the individuals arrested possessed valid travel documents and are being investigated under Sections 55D, 6(1)(c) and 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. All suspects are currently held at an immigration detention depot pending further action. Meanwhile, the Repatriation Programme 2.0 launched on May 19 has seen the return of 1,911 undocumented migrants from 14 countries, generating RM912,720 in revenue. Mohammed Saupee warned the public against falling prey to middlemen who attempt to bribe officers or deceive employers under the guise of expediting the programme.
New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- New Straits Times
26 undocumented migrants nabbed in factory raids
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 26 undocumented migrants were detained by the Immigration Department during the Op Mahir operation around Jalan Kuchai Lama and Jalan Chan Sow Lin earlier today. Kuala Lumpur Immigration director Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff said the arrests followed inspections on 352 individuals, comprising 283 men and 69 women, at three factories. "All those detained were foreigners from Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Myanmar and Nigeria, aged between 28 and 50. They are believed to be working illegally in the country. "Two local men, believed to be their employers, were also arrested under Section 56(1)(d) of the Immigration Act 1959/63," he said after the operation. The raids were carried out at two scrap processing factories and a printing facility. Some of the foreign workers attempted to flee but were unsuccessful. Mohammed Saupee said four Immigration Form 29s were also issued during the operation. The form serves as a summons for individuals to assist in investigations as witnesses, particularly in cases involving immigration offences. Those arrested were taken to the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Depot for documentation and further action. "The case is being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, as well as Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963," he said.
The Sun
28-05-2025
- The Sun
KL Immigration raids three factories employing illegal foreign workers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department raided three premises, comprising two scrap metal factories and a printing factory, believed to be employing illegal foreign workers in an operation conducted under Op Mahir in the Jalan Kuchai Lama and Jalan Chan Sow Lin areas here today. Its director, Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff said in the operation, which began at 10 am, a total of 352 individuals involving 283 men and 69 women were inspected. He said that the initial inspection found that 26 foreign nationals, involving citizens of Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Myanmar and Nigeria, suspected of working illegally were detained. 'All those detained, aged between 28 and 50, have been taken to the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Depot for documentation and further action. 'Two local men acting as employers were also detained under Section 56(1)(d) of the Immigration Act 1963,' he said to reporters after the operation. Mohammed Saupee also said that four Immigration Form 29, which are summonses, were issued to witnesses during the inspection. He added that the case is being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 as well as Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963.
