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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- New Straits Times
Nightclub raid uncovers foreign GROs earning thousands in tips
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign nightclub guest relations officers (GROs) in Kuchai Lama were found earning thousands in tips before immigration officers raided the premises, detaining 20 people. The revelation came from a local woman in her 50s, believed to be the person in charge of the establishment. The woman was among 20 individuals detained during an Ops Gegar raid by the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department yesterday. Kuala Lumpur Immigration Director Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff said a search of the premises uncovered garlands with tip values ranging from RM100 to RM2,000. "Six women believed to be working as GROs were detained — three Thai nationals and three Vietnamese. Also arrested were four Taiwanese men, five Bangladeshi men, and one Chinese man. "One Malaysian woman, suspected to be the club's manager, was also detained," he told reporters at the raid location today. According to him, the foreign nationals were detained 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 added that the local suspects will be investigated under Section 56(1)(d) of the same Act for allegedly harbouring undocumented migrants.
The Star
11-07-2025
- The Star
Immigration busts prostitution syndicate, 89 arrested
PUTRAJAYA: Immigration Department raids on three Klang Valley locations on Wednesday (July 9) have led to 89 arrests, including locals, in a crackdown on a suspected prostitution syndicate. Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said 'Ops Gegar' involved simultaneous raids in Kuchai, Sri Petaling and Cheras, targeting premises suspected of harbouring foreign sex workers. In the first raid at 3pm, officers arrested 26 foreign women, namely 11 from Vietnam, eight from Indonesia, six from Thailand and one from Myanmar, believed to be offering sexual services. Two men from Bangladesh and Pakistan, as well as four local men acting as 'guardians' of the premises, were also detained. "These operations were disguised as budget hotels and offering sex services from RM160 to RM480," Zakaria said, adding that the syndicate used websites to promote services, with transactions arranged via WhatsApp and Telegram. At around 10.55pm the same day, a second operation was launched at an entertainment centre allegedly employing foreign guest relations officers (GROs). Of 96 individuals screened, 61 were arrested, including 44 Thai women, four Laotians, and two women each from Vietnam and Myanmar. Also detained were five Bangladeshi men and four Thai men suspected of working at the venue, while seven locals were issued notices to report to the Immigration headquarters to assist in investigations. All detainees were transferred to the Putrajaya Immigration Depot for further investigation under Section 51(5)(b) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, the Immigration Regulations 1963 and the Passport Act 1966. - Bernama
Borneo Post
23-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Ops Gegar: Immigration Dept detains 29 foreigners in Niah raid
Some of the individuals detained by JIM Sarawak officers during the operation. MIRI (June 23): A total of 29 foreign nationals were detained by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) Sarawak during an 'Ops Gegar' raid at an entertainment outlet in Niah here yesterday. According to a statement from JIM Sarawak, the operation, conducted around midnight by 11 officers from JIM Sarawak's Special Action Team (PTK), aimed to curb vice and illegal activities, particularly those involving foreign workers without valid work permits. 'A total of 64 individuals were inpected during the raid, leading to the detention of 29 for various offences. 'The individuals, comprising 19 males and 10 females, are being investigated under Immigation Act 1959/63 and Immigration Regulations for offences such as employing workers without valid permits and misuse of permits,' the department stated. JIM Sarawak urged the public, especially business owners to always abide to the law when employing foreign workers. 'Hiring foreign workers through illegal channels not only violates the law but can also result in negative implications, including exploitation and security issues. 'Therefore, cooperation from all parties is crucial to ensure public order and uphold the rule of law,' it added. foreigners Immigration Department lead miri Niah
Borneo Post
19-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Immigration raid in Serian, Bau and Kuching sees 46 foreigners detained
Some of the foreign nationals detained during one of the raids KUCHING (May 19): A total of 46 foreign nationals were detained by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) Sarawak during an 'Ops Gegar' raid at three entertainment centres in Serian, Bau, and Kuching last weekend In a statement, JIM Sarawak said the intelligence-led operations saw 71 individuals inspected, with 46 arrested for various offences under the Immigration Act. 'Those detained comprise 42 women and three men, all of whom are Indonesian nationals; as well as one Filipino woman. 'Among the offences identified were misuse of visit passes, lack of valid travel documents, and overstaying beyond the permitted period,' the statement said. According to the department, some individuals attempted to flee during the operation. 'They tried to escape into nearby forested areas, but their efforts were successfully thwarted,' it added. All detained foreign nationals have been placed in the Immigration Detention Depot for investigation and further action under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, as well as Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963. Meanwhile, the owners of the affected entertainment premises have also been subjected to legal action and issued a Witness Summons Notice to assist with the authorities' investigations
Borneo Post
10-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Ops Gegar in Miri nabs 40 foreigners
Handout photo shows the Ops Gegar raid being carried out on an entertainment outlet at Jalan Kubu in Miri. MIRI (May 10): Forty foreign nationals were detained by the Immigration Department during an 'Ops Gegar', carried out on an entertainment centre at Jalan Kubu here on Friday night. The raid, which kicked off at 8pm, involved 29 Immigration Department enforcement officers, who were assisted by Miri police. According to Immigration spokesperson, a total of 50 individuals were screened, comprising 40 foreigners and 10 locals. 'Of those screened, seven men and 33 women were detained for allegedly committing various immigration offences, including overstaying beyond the permitted period; not possessing valid travel documents; and misusing social visit passes for employment purposes.' The detained foreigners included 19 from China, 13 from Vietnam, seven from Indonesia, and one from the Philippines. 'At the time of the raid and arrest, all of the suspects were working at the entertainment premises,' it added. The case is being investigated under Section 39(b), Section 6(1)(c), and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. foreigners immigration miri Ops Gegar
