KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Police have confirmed that more than 400 individuals suspected of involvement in an online fraud syndicate were arrested in the federal capital last Tuesday.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said a press conference will be held soon to provide further details.
“I can confirm the arrests, which involved a very large number of individuals,” he told reporters at the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters here today.
Local newspapers yesterday reported that a major online gambling and fraud syndicate had been crippled following a raid on a commercial tower in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, during which over 100 suspects were detained.
The case has also fuelled speculation on social media, with claims that the building was linked to an online company or broker allegedly operating without a Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) licence, and that customers had lodged complaints about being unable to withdraw their funds.
In a separate matter, Fadil said police are investigating two incidents in Setapak on Aug 20 in which private higher learning institution students fell to their deaths from a condominium at Persiaran Pertahanan, Taman Melati here. He added that the cases were not connected.
Investigations are being conducted thoroughly, including into allegations of bullying.
“The cases are being investigated under Section 507B of the Penal Code, in line with sudden death reports (SDR),” he said.
In the first incident at 6.48 am, a 22-year-old female student reportedly fell from the 22nd floor and was later found on the eighth floor before being pronounced dead.
A post-mortem confirmed that her death resulted from multiple injuries consistent with a fall from height. No criminal elements were detected, and the case has been classified as an SDR.
In the second incident at 9.35 pm, a 21-year-old male student reportedly fell from the 35th floor and was found at the rear of the condominium, where he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police later confirmed that both victims were enrolled at the same private college.
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