MELAKA: Police have busted an online sex scam syndicate offering non-existent services following the arrest of two Malaysians and 13 Chinese nationals at Kampung Lapan in Tengkera here.
Melaka Tengah police chief Christopher Patit said the suspects, aged between 26 and 49, were detained at about 6pm last Thursday.
“They are believed to be involved in online fraud activities involving bogus sex services targeting Taiwanese victims through a call centre.
“Our investigation showed that the 13 Chinese nationals, including a woman, entered the country using tourist passes and have been in Melaka since early March,” he told reporters today.
Patit said police seized equipment believed to have been used to carry out the scam, including 13 computers, 40 mobile phones and two passports, with the total value estimated at RM85,000.
He said all the suspects have been remanded for four days from yesterday to assist the investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code, and Sections 6(1)(c) and 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63.
“Police advise the public to remain vigilant against any services offered online,” he said.
Any information related to online scam syndicates may be channelled through the commercial crime investigation department (CCID) hotline at 011-2111222.
