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New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- New Straits Times
249 suspects arrested, 144 rescued in Op Pintas Mega
KUALA LUMPUR: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been praised for a string of successful nationwide and international operations that tackled human trafficking, cybercrime, and illegal gambling. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, speaking at the police monthly assembly, expressed appreciation for the department's achievements, saying they reflect their capability and unwavering dedication to law enforcement. Among the highlights was Op Pintas Mega, a coordinated anti-trafficking effort led by CID's Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Division (ATIPSOM), carried out in February. The operation involved police contingents from across the country, along with strategic partners including the Immigration Department, the Department of Labour, and local authorities. Authorities conducted 45 raids under the operation, arresting 249 suspects and rescuing 144 victims believed to be trapped in human exploitation networks. The arrests were made under Section 44 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (Act 670). "This clearly demonstrates our commitment and capability in addressing such crimes thoroughly and professionally," said Razarudin. CID also played a key role in Operation Cyber Guardian, an international initiative led by the Singapore Police Force and involving six nations—Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia. Running from Feb 28 to March 28, the operation targeted online child sexual exploitation. With support from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and CID's K9 Unit, 46 officers were deployed to trace electronic devices used for distributing prohibited materials via peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms and Telegram. The operation led to the arrest of four individuals—including an accountant, a web designer, a telecommunications worker, and a civil servant—and the seizure of over 50,000 child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). The suspects are being investigated under the Child Act 2001, the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, and the Penal Code. "These arrests underscore the growing threat of cyber sexual crimes, particularly against vulnerable groups," Razarudin said. "I'm proud of CID's firmness and integrity in combating these horrific offences." Additionally, the CID tackled illegal gambling through Op Dadu Khas. The department carried out 6,719 raids nationwide, resulting in 8,603 arrests. Police also confiscated 3,464 electronic devices and over RM1.6 million in cash. "This operation reflects police's zero tolerance toward all forms of illegal activity that threaten public order," Razarudin said.
Free Malaysia Today
17-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
16 forced labour victims rescued in Klang Valley raids
Bukit Aman D3 chief Soffian Santong urged the public to report any suspicious activities in their area. (PDRM pic) KUALA LUMPUR : Police rescued 16 people, including teenagers, believed to be the victims of forced labour in a series of raids across the Klang Valley yesterday by Bukit Aman's Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Atipsom) unit under Op Pintas Mega. Bukit Aman D3 chief Soffian Santong said the first raid took place just after midnight at a restaurant in Bandar Tasik Puteri, Rawang, where five teenage boys aged 16 to 17 – four from Myanmar and one from Indonesia – were rescued. Two men were arrested: the employer, a 29-year-old Malaysian, and a 26-year-old Indian national who acted as the supervisor. They are being investigated under the Atipsom Act 2007. Police also detained 20 other foreign workers, including Indian, Myanmar, Bangladeshi, and Indonesian nationals, for suspected immigration offences. The second raid at 11.30am took place at a construction site in Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur. Eight men – a local and seven Bangladeshis aged between 35 and 51 – were rescued. Soffian said two Bangladeshi men acting as supervisors were arrested under the Atipsom Act while 17 others were detained under the Immigration Act. 'Police also raided two car workshops in Puchong Utama at around 4.15pm and 4.25pm. They rescued three teenage boys, aged 14 to 17, including one from Myanmar,' he said. Two local men believed to be the workshop owners were arrested under the Atipsom Act. Two Myanmar nationals working there were also detained for immigration offences. The rescued victims were taken to police stations in Gombak, Brickfields, and Subang Jaya for further action. The joint operation also involved the home ministry, immigration department, labour department, Maritime Enforcement Agency, and National Anti-Trafficking Council. 'Police are serious about fighting human trafficking and urge the public to report any suspicious activities in their area,' said Soffian.
Malaysiakini
09-05-2025
- Malaysiakini
Cops rescue 16 forced labour victims in Klang Valley raids
Police rescued 16 people, including teenagers, believed to be victims of forced labour during a series of raids across the Klang Valley yesterday. Bukit Aman D3 chief Soffian Santong said the first raid by the Bukit Aman Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Atipsom) unit took place just after midnight on May 8. The unit, under Op Pintas Mega, raided a restaurant in Bandar Tasik Puteri, Rawang, where...
New Straits Times
09-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Police rescue 16 foreigners, including 7 children, from forced labour in Klang Valley
KUALA LUMPUR: Police rescued 16 foreign nationals, including seven children, who were being exploited as forced labour in a series of operations conducted yesterday. The raids, part of Op Pintas Mega, were led by the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (ATIPSOM) Division (D3) of the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and took place at four locations across Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. Authorities also arrested 45 foreign nationals for various immigration offences. Bukit Aman D3 principal assistant director, Senior Assistant Commissioner Soffian Santong said the first raid took place at a restaurant in Bandar Tasik Puteri, Rawang, at 12.05am. "Five boys, four from Myanmar and one from Indonesia, aged between 16 and 17, were rescued under Section 44 of the ATIPSOM Act," he said. "Following this, we arrested two men, one local and one Indian national, who acted as the employer and supervisor of the boys." "In the same raid, 20 individuals aged between 22 and 45 were detained, including 10 Myanmar nationals, four Indians, two Bangladeshis, and two Indonesians," he added in a statement today. Soffian said the second raid was conducted at a construction site in Pantai Dalam, where eight men who were being exploited were rescued. "Nine individuals, including a local supervisor aged between 35 and 51, were detained." The third operation took place at a car workshop in Puchong Utama, Selangor, at 4.16pm, where two boys aged 14 and 17 were rescued, and their employer was arrested. "A subsequent raid was carried out at another car workshop at the same location at 4.25pm, where a child from Myanmar was rescued," he said. "In that operation, a 45-year-old local man believed to be the employer, along with two Myanmar nationals, were also arrested." All rescued victims were handed over to the Gombak, Brickfields, and Subang Jaya district police headquarters for further action. He added that the joint operation involved the Immigration Department, Labour Department, Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Council and the Home Ministry. It was aimed at identifying victims of human trafficking and forced labour exploitation, particularly among vulnerable groups.
